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Shay LaBray Chair, Market Issues Subcommittee. MIS Update October 13-14, 2011 Hollywood, CA. MIS Meeting Recap . August 2 nd -3 rd – MIS Meeting; Boise, ID MIS topics included: Merchant Alert Protocol WSPP Activity Update 15-Minute Scheduling Task Force MIC Scheduling Group
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Shay LaBrayChair, Market Issues Subcommittee MIS Update October 13-14, 2011 Hollywood, CA
MIS Meeting Recap • August 2nd-3rd – MIS Meeting; Boise, ID • MIS topics included: • Merchant Alert Protocol • WSPP Activity Update • 15-Minute Scheduling Task Force • MIC Scheduling Group • Joint Initiative, EDT, and other topics • Next meeting November 15th; webinar 3:30-5:00 mountain time
MIS Key Activity Update • 15-min. Scheduling Task Force • Merchant Alert Protocol Guideline • Approval item • Discussion: Other Items of Interest to MIC Membership for MIS • NAESB Update
15-Min. Task Force Update • Joint MIS / ISAS member task force • Discussing the “how” of 15-minute scheduling rather than the “why” • Purpose - to solicit and compile a solid understanding of how 15-minute scheduling would impact WECC members
15-Min. Task Force Update • The first survey results pointed to the majority of impact being realized by TPs • The task force circulated a second survey • Goal: develop better understanding of impacts anticipated by Transmission Providers: • Only circulated to Transmission Providers • Three responses received to date • Closes end of this week
15-Min. Task Force Update Next Steps: • Compile input received from both surveys and report back to MIS and ISAS at the November meetings • Conference call meeting early November to finalize presentations for MIS and ISAS • Questions and comments: john.jamieson@pgn.com
MAP Guideline Update • Revised Merchant Alert Protocol Guideline: • Expand use; • Document approach to testing; and, • Clarify information required from merchant to balancing authority. • Recent Activity: • Successful test conducted on September 16th; • Actual alerts issued on 4/19, 5/11, 7/5 and 7/6; • Entities indicated that responses to alerts was positive.
MAP Guideline Cont….. • Additional Information: • Quarterly tests are currently scheduled for 2012 on the 2nd Wednesday in March, June, September and December. • Approval Item – Revised MAP Guideline
Other Items • Discussion: Other Items of Interest to MIC Membership for MIS • NAESB Update (Craig Williams, WECC)
Shay LaBray Chair, Market Issues Subcommittee (503) 813-6176 shayleah.labray@pacificorp.com Questions?