NOTICE DATE: April 17, 2023

NOTICE TYPE: M-A041723-01 General

SHORT DESCRIPTION: Notice of ERCOT Reliability Monitor Compliance Audit

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Qualified Scheduling Entities and Resource Entities

LONG DESCRIPTION: On November 3, 2022, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) named Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) the Reliability Monitor (ERM) defined in 16 Texas Administrative Code § 25.503(k) and (l). Pursuant to the ERM Scope of Work approved by the PUC, the ERM will conduct an audit of Market Participant compliance with Nodal Operating Guide Sections 3.3.2.2(5) and (7):

3.3.2.2 Reactive Testing Requirements

(5) The QSE representing a Generation Resource shall be responsible for scheduling reactive verification tests when requested by the Resource Entity in accordance with the conditions outlined above. If ERCOT does not issue a specific request for a Generation Resource reactive capability verification, the Generation Resource shall complete a reactive verification test at least every five years.

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(7) The Resource Entity representing a Generation Resource shall be responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of test results to ERCOT and to the QSE representing the Generation Resource. The Resource Entity representing a Generation Resource must properly complete all required data fields in the NDCRC application for a test to be considered valid.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: After completing the compliance audit, the ERM will report the results to the PUC.

CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact your ERCOT Account Manager. You may also call the general ERCOT Client Services phone number at (512) 248-3900 or contact ERCOT Client Services via email at ClientServices@ercot.com.

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