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Joint Outreach Team Implementation Plan. July 12, 2013 10:30-11:30 a.m. Overview. Welcome Mark Gabriel Plan Purpose General Execution Issues Implementation Plan Tony Montoya Tier 1 Tier 2 Questions Open. Welcome. Mark Gabriel Administrator. Plan Purpose.
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Joint Outreach Team Implementation Plan July 12, 2013 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Overview • Welcome Mark Gabriel • Plan Purpose • General Execution Issues • Implementation Plan Tony Montoya • Tier 1 • Tier 2 • Questions Open
Welcome Mark Gabriel Administrator
Plan Purpose • Prioritize tasks and establish schedule • Identify needs for customer and stakeholder collaboration • Comply with request to submit implementation plan • Meld recommendations into Western business, existing initiatives
General Execution Issues • Incorporate into normal course of doing business • Budget, costs and funding • Collaboration and outreach • Benefits • Timing
Implementation Plan Tony Montoya Chief Operating Officer
Tier 1: Immediate Implementation or Consideration • 1A: Required Regulation Reserve Capacity • 1B: OASIS Consolidation • 1C: LGIP Revisions • 1D: Rate-Setting Methodologies • 1E: Combined Transmission System Opportunities • 1F: Intra-hour Scheduling • 1G: Efforts to Integrate VERs
1A: Required Regulation Reserve Capacity Description: Conduct analysis and develop consistent methodology for determining and reviewing regulation reserve capacity needed by each BA and sub-BA to meet requirements Actions: In progress • Evaluating BPA’s method • Received two BA results with others expected in October • Will evaluate results and schedule periodic updates Expected completion: October 2013
1B: Common OASIS Description: Consolidate the four Western Interconnection OASIS sites into one Actions: In progress since 2011 • Review business plan • Create a charter and milestones Expected completion: June 2015
1C: LGIP Revisions Description: Revise and conform Western’s LGIP to implement recommendations from WestConnect’s Work Group Actions: Initiated May 2013 • Includes specific recommendations by JOT • Possible additional reforms • Public process and FERC approval Expected completion: December 2014
1D: Rate-Setting Methodologies Description: Evaluate potential to standardize transmission and ancillary service rate methodologies Actions: Initiated May 2013 • Phase 1: Survey existing methodologies • Phase 2: Evaluate potential for standardization with customers Expected completion: December 2014
1E: Combined Transmission System Opportunities Description: Identify opportunities and interest for increased transmission integration within DSW, RM and CRSP Actions: • Discuss opportunities with power and tariff customers, neighbors and partners • Pursue only if there is sufficient interest in area Expected completion: 1-3 years
1F: Intra-hour Scheduling Description: Comply with FERC Order 764 Actions: In progress • Coordination with other scheduling utilities Expected completion: November 2013
1G: Integrate VERs Description: Participate in efforts to identify and find solutions to support reliable, cost effective and efficient use of variable energy resources Actions: In progress • Continue participation in field trials for new technologies (i.e. WECC initiatives) • Participate in regional or sub-regional efforts (i.e. NWPP) • Examine benefits of WAUE BA joining RTO Expected completion: Up to 2 years
Tier 2: Further Evaluation and Consideration • 2A: New Transmission Products • 2B: Transition from Contract Path to Flow Based • 2C: Integrated Resource Planning Program
2A: New Transmission Products Description: Explore developing new, intra-regional, inter-regional, Western-wide transmission products Actions: In progress • Update business case of redirecting service between Federal hydroelectric project transmission systems
2B: Transition to Flow Based Approach Description: Study achievability, cost and benefits of moving move from contract-path to flow-based approach Actions: • Identify appropriate forum to discuss • Include broad segment of transmission community within WECC
2C: Integrated Resource Planning Program Description: Evaluate compliance, quality and execution of EPAMP and IRP programs Actions: In progress with two parts • Part 1: Implement automated tool for annual and five-year submissions—partially complete • Part 2: Evaluate contractor’s findings and establish action plan