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Joint Outreach Team Implementation Plan July 12, 2013 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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Overview WelcomeMark Gabriel – Plan Purpose – General Execution Issues Implementation Plan Tony Montoya – Tier 1 – Tier 2 Questions Open 2
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Welcome 3 Mark Gabriel Administrator
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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 4
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General Execution Issues Incorporate into normal course of doing business Budget, costs and funding Collaboration and outreach Benefits Timing 5
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Implementation Plan 6 Tony Montoya Chief Operating Officer
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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 7
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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 8
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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 9
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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 10
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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 11
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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 12
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1F: Intra-hour Scheduling Description: Comply with FERC Order 764 Actions: In progress Coordination with other scheduling utilities Expected completion: November 2013 13
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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 14
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Tier 2: Further Evaluation and Consideration 2A: New Transmission Products 2B: Transition from Contract Path to Flow Based 2C: Integrated Resource Planning Program 15
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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 16
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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 17
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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 18
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Questions? 19
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