Distributed Generation

To register a new SODG, the SODG owner and/or the Resource Entity must:

• Register as an RE by submitting the Resource Entity Application for Registration in Section 23 of the Protocols. The RE registration must be complete to be issued the ERCOT digital certificate required to setup the RIOO user account.
  
• If not already in place, designate a QSE responsible for financial settlement. The Section 23 Form H: QSE Acknowledgement should be submitted to ERCOT before the RE starts the registration process for the SODG in RIOO. If the QSE is not registered when ERCOT receives the registration request, the Production Load Date (PLD) of the SODG may be delayed until the QSE Acknowledgment is complete. The QSE associated with an SODG can be any qualification level (Level 1 – Level 4) as it is only needed to receive settlement payments. However, if an SODG wants to participate in the Emergency Response Service (ERS) program, its QSE will have to abide by the technical requirements for ERS, including telemetry.
• Complete interconnection requirements with the host TDSP. If the SODG is on a Non-Opt-In Entity's (NOIE) Distribution System, the RE will need to coordinate with the NOIE regarding requirements to properly report the impact of the SODG on the NOIE’s exchange onto the ERCOT System.
  
• Complete arrangements for either ERCOT-Polled Settlement (EPS) metering or TDSP Read metering with the interconnecting TDSP and submit to ERCOT:
  
  • EPS metering – TDSP to complete the EPS Metering Design Proposal. Refer to the Settlement Metering Operating Guide for more information. Note that an EPS Metering Design Proposal should be submitted no less than 90 days prior to the cutover date for adding any EPS meters for settlements. The Resource ID (RID) that is required for the RIOO submission can’t be obtained until the EPS Metering Design Proposal is approved by ERCOT. 
    
  • TDSP-Read metering – TDSP to complete the TDSP Read Generation Metering Registration Form.
    
• Coordinate a PLD via email with the ERCOT Demand Integration team (ERCOTLRandSODG@ercot.com). This coordination is not required, but it can help ensure that the requested PLD is correct in the RIOO submission.
  
  •  The PLD will be at least 30 days after the RIOO registration submission is accurately completed and will align with a scheduled production model load as listed on the current Production Load Schedule. The PLD must be included in the RIOO submission. 
    
    • Note that SODG submissions meeting the 30-day PLD schedule do not require the RE to attach the “RE_Model_Interim_Update_Request” form in RIOO.
• Register the SODG by using the RIOO application. Attach the completed and signed TDSP Read Generation Metering Registration Form with the submission, when required. If the facility is in an area open to retail competition, include the Electric Service Identifier (ESI ID) in the registration. Refer to the RIOO user guides under Key Documents below for more details.
  

Updating an existing SODG (including ownership changes):

REs submit updates to existing SODGs using the Resource Services section of RIOO (RIOO – RS). Update submissions will follow the same timeline as submissions to register a new SODG. The desired PLD can be coordinated with the ERCOT Demand Integration team (ERCOTLRandSODG@ercot.com) prior to completing the submission. Coordinating the PLD is not required, but it must align with a scheduled production model load as listed on the current Production Load Schedule. Refer to the RIOO user guide under Key Documents below for more details.

• Note that for SODGs using a TDSP-read meter, any update that impacts the mapping location, settlement meter information, or changes the RE will require an updated TDSP Read Generation Metering Registration Form. 

Registration fees (see posted ERCOT Fee Schedule on Current Protocols – Nodal webpage):

• Fee to register a new SODG = $2,300
• Fee to update an existing SODG:
• $2,300 if the SODG name plate rating is increased by 1 MW or more, accumulated over a rolling 12-month period.
• No fee for other updates.
• No fee to stop an existing SODG or to change the owner (RE) for an SODG.
• All fees are collected in RIOO during the submission process and must be paid before the submission can be completed.
• Refunds of fees paid will not be considered unless ERCOT directs a change in the registration process that results in additional fees being charged.