RESOURCE INTERCONNECTION HANDBOOK

Version 1.2 3/29/2013

This handbook is intended to provide a convenient description of ERCOTs generator interconnection process for current and potential ERCOT Market Participants. It is not 1

intended to, and shall not be read to, create any rule or standard. While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, this handbook may, from time to time, be found to conflict with the ERCOT Protocols, Market Guides, and Other Binding Documents (OBDs). In the event of such conflict, the ERCOT Protocols, Market Guides, and/or Other Binding Documents (OBDs) shall control.

ERCOT disclaims any representation or guarantee concerning the source, originality, accuracy, completeness or reliability of any statement, information, data, finding, interpretation, advice, or opinion as contained in this document.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. 4 Document Maintenance Process .............................................................................................................. 6 Generation Interconnection Process ........................................................................................................ 7 Stage 1: How to Begin: Interconnection studies and project development .................................... 10 Step 1 GINR and Screening Study .................................................................................................. 10 Step 2: Full Interconnection Study (FIS) ......................................................................................... 11 Step 3 Negotiation of Interconnection Agreement .................................................................... 15 Protocol Compliance Review ......................................................................................................... 16 Stage 2: Registration and Modeling .................................................................................................. 17 Stage 3: Synchronizing, Commissioning, and Commercial Operations ............................................. 23 APPENDIX A: NEW GENERATION COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST ............................................................. 26 APPENDIX B: SUBCATEGORIES OF GENERATORS .................................................................................... 38 APPENDIX C: LIST OF ERCOT FORMS FOR INTERCONNECTION PROCESS ............................................... 39 APPENDIX D: GUIDE TO PROTOCOL AND OTHER BINDING DOCUMENTS .............................................. 40 APPENDIX E: SCREENING STUDY CHECKLIST ........................................................................................... 41 APPENDIX F: RESOURCE ASSESSMENT ANALYST CHECKLIST UPON RECEIPT OF IA FROM TSP .............. 43 APPENDIX G: SSR STUDY GRID SIDE SCREENING STUDY ...................................................................... 46 APPENDIX H: FIS SCOPE MEETING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................ 47 APPENDIX I: FIS MANAGEMENT PROCESS CHECKLIST ............................................................................ 49 APPENDIX J: PROJECT PROTOCOL REVIEW CHECKLIST ........................................................................... 52 APPENDIX K: ERCOT NOTICE FOR COMMISSIONING PLAN ..................................................................... 53 APPENDIX L: MODELING REQUIREMENTS FOR SYNCHRONIZATION WITH THE GRID ............................ 55

Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym ECS TDSP AR ESI ID FIS GC GEN Map GINR GINR Coordinator IE Market Guides ME MRD NM NOIE NOMCR OA OPS OS PED POI PUCT QSE RARF RARI RE RIRE RSOC SCADA SCED SGIA SMOG SSR TSP/TDSPRA USA Definition ERCOT Client Services Transmission and/or Distribution Service Provider Authorized Representative Electronic Service Identifier Full Interconnection Study Grid Coordination Generation meter mapping data package Generation Interconnection or Change Request The ERCOT Resource Adequacy analyst who owns the GINR database and coordinates engineering access Interconnecting Entity The set of ERCOT documents binding upon market participants, including ERCOT Protocols, Planning Guides, Operating guides, etc. Meter Engineering Model Ready Date Network Modeling Non-Opt In Entity Network Operations Model Change Request Operations Analysis Operations Support Outage Scheduling Proposed Energization Date Point of Interconnect Public Utility Commission of Texas Qualified Scheduling Entity Resource Asset Registration Form Resource Adequacy Resource Integration Resource Entity Resource Integration Resource Entity Resource Outage Submittal Contact Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition Security Constrained Economic Dispatch Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement (commonly referred to as IA) Settlement Metering Operating Guides Sub-Synchronous Resonance Transmission and/or Distribution Service Provider Resource Adequacy User Security Administrator

Document Maintenance Process

This document provides a simplified overview of the information a New Resource must provide to ERCOT as it progresses through the Generation Interconnection Process. Any revisions to this document will be made by ERCOT. Changes to this document will be presented to QSE Managers Working Group (QMWG) to improve customer communications and allow feedback.

Generation Interconnection Process

Bringing a resource online can be divided into three stages, these are:
1. Interconnection studies and project development Creation of GINR ERCOT Screening Study Initial resource data submission SSR Study (if needed) FIS Studies IA and IA Review Protocol Compliance review 2. Resource modeling and registration Metering & modeling data exchange Resource Entity Registration Resource Registration RARF submission 3. Commissioning, testing, and commercial operations Approvals for Energization & Synchronization Reactive capability testing and approval Approval to Begin Commercial Operations

Figure 1: Generation Resource Interconnection Process Flow

In Stage 1, ERCOT accepts a request for interconnection studies and conducts a series of studies to evaluate the proposed resources effect on the system. If the proposed resource adds 10 Megawatts or more generation at the proposed point of interconnect, a Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) application must be submitted along with applicable data and fees. Screening study completion and a notice to proceed from the interconnecting entity (IE) sets into motion the Interconnect Studies process. Once sub-synchronous resonance (SSR) and FIS studies are complete, an Interconnection Agreement (IA) may be reached. Upon completion of an Interconnection Agreement (IA), generator data sufficient to update the ERCOT planning cases shall be requested by ERCOT, and supplied by the Interconnecting Entity (ID). Stage 1 requirements are thoroughly documented in ERCOT planning guides section 5, available at: http://www.ercot.com/mktrules/guides/planning/index. Registration of the new Generation Resource and associated Resource Entity may commence during Stage 1 upon ERCOT receiving notice of commitment. In Stage 2, ERCOT models the new generation resource in future planning base cases, which it then makes available to the Transmission Service Providers (TSPs). In this stage, the Interconnecting Entity (IE) transitions to the Resource Entity (RE). Once registered, the RE must update the Resource Asset Registration Form (RARF). Also in Stage 2, ERCOT models the new resource node and builds a new network operations model to reflect changes. ERCOT requires the installation of telemetry points and the creation of a (SCADA) plan to establish real-time communication and control between ERCOT and QSE. In Stage 2, ERCOT also establishes ERCOT Polled Settlement (EPS) meter communication which allows gathering of real-time data for settlements. In Stage 3, ERCOT approves the Generation Resources Commissioning Plan, Request to Commission Point of Interconnection, Request for Initial Synchronization, and Request to Begin Commercial Operation described in the New Generator Commissioning Checklist (Appendix A). ERCOT acceptance of Reactive Power maximum leading and lagging capability tests, AVR test, and PFR test are required for ERCOT approval to begin commercial operation.

Public Utility Commission Substantive Rules 25.198 governs the interconnection of facilities to transmission service in Texas, and Substantive rule 25.109 governs the certification, licensing, and registration of generators. These rules may be found on the PUCT public website, and a guide to certification and licensing may be found at http://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/electric/business/pgc/Pgc.aspx ERCOT protocol section 1.6.5 identifies additional requirements binding market participants and describing the Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement. ERCOT protocols are available at http://www.ercot.com/content/mktrules/nprotocols. ERCOT planning guides section 5 provides further details governing ERCOT staff, and are available at: http://www.ercot.com/mktrules/guides/planning/index Interconnecting Distributed Generation (voltages below 60-kV) is described in PUCT substantive Rule 25.211, and is not discussed in this document.

What milestones do I need to keep track of?

RARF Updated Pre-Rarf submitted to ERCOT Screening Study delivered to IE IE commits to proceed FIS Scope agreed upon (IE and TSP) After Completion of the FIS an RARF attestation that the RARF is Updated correct is required every March and September 1st IA signed FIS by TSP and complete IE

ERCOT Standards Review delivered to IE

Screening Study GINR (SSR if required) Request 90 Day Limit (FEE) 45 day target

Resource Decision to Proceed 180 day limit

FIS FIS Request Scope (Fee) Meeting

Full Interconnect Studies SS; Fault Dynamic; Fac. <Economic>; <SSR>

TSP ERCOT Review FIS & ERCOT Approval

Negotiation IE provides ERCOT Of resource data Assess Interconnection sufficient for standards Agreement Planning 60 day limit 180 day limit Models

Stage 1

Stage 2

Registration of RE (IE Transitions to an RE)

Proposed Model Ready Energization Date (MRD) Date (PED) identified identified

RE submits RARF

EPS meter QSE Pts design list received proposal from from QSE based TSP on Scada Plan

Telemetry Additions set up for MRD

EPS meter design proposal date

ESIID active In Loadstar

Outage Scheduling Coordinated & Commissioning Plan submitted

Stage 3

Meteorological tower requirements are met

Compliance with Operating Stds. checked

SCADA Confirmed

Request to commission POI approved

Request For initial synch. approved

Test Reactive Capability

Request To begin Commercial Operations approved Commercial Operation Date (COD)

First time to be energized

Initial Synchro nization

Figure 2: Major Milestones

How long does it take?

Every project is different, and study length can vary. Market participants may apply for interconnection year round, there is no queue, and projects join the list of active projects as soon as the IE gets the GINR application. However, ERCOT Planning Guides set some timeframes during the interconnection process that both ERCOT and Interconnecting Entities (IEs) must comply with. Result if deadline not met

Key Processes Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) application process Pre-RARF provided to ERCOT ERCOT Screening Study Decision to proceed to Full Interconnection Study (FIS) FIS assigned to a TSP Negotiation of FIS study scope/pricing Complete RARF provided to ERCOT/TSP FIS FIS Acceptance by ERCOT Decision to proceed with and execute Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement (SGIA)

Estimated Duration (days)

5 to 25 10 days Up to 90 (typical ~45) Up to 180 1-5 GINR deemed incomplete/rejected

GINR Cancellation ERCOT mediates discussions between IE and TSP

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40 to 300. Recommended, but not required prior to SGIA (Typical ~511) 10 to 15

SGIA signed Project Development Resource Registration and Modeling Commissioning, Final Testing, Commercial Operations TOTAL

Up to 180 TSP must submit the executed SGIA to ERCOT within 10 business days. ERCOT has 60 days after receipt of the SGIA to review and comment on the projects adherence to binding requirements. Currently undetermined. ERCOT will take measures to increase transparency regarding timeline 120 to 180 60 to 120 270 minimum1 1028 typical2
Figure 3-Key Process Duration and Deadlines

GINR Cancellation

Minimum estimate 285 = 5 application + 45 Screening + 0 decision FIS + 40 FIS + 0 decision SGIA + 0 SGIA + 0 project dev. + 120 registration/modeling + 60 Test/commissioning 2 Typical estimate = 20 application + 45 screening + 30 decision FIS + 500 FIS + 11 decision SGIA + 62 SGIA + 180 project development + 120 registration/modeling + 60 test/commissioning

Stage 1: How to Begin: Interconnection studies and project development

Smaller than 10-MW Interconnecting Generation resources that are less than 10-MW are not required to complete the processes detailed in this guide. The sub-ten Megawatt category encompasses most Distributed Generation (DG), small commercial and residential generation systems. DG larger than 1-MW must register with ERCOT, but the interconnection of these resources is supported by the TDSP. 10-MW or Greater All types of transmission interconnected generation with a generating capacity equal to or greater than 10-MW, or an aggregate capacity equal or greater than 10-MW at the same point of transmission connection, must complete the Generation Interconnection Process (GINR). Special requirements may apply to the operation of different subcategories of generation resources.

Step 1: GINR and Screening Study

The first interaction with ERCOT comes through a GINR application. This application consists of three components: Generation Entity Information Sheet 2. Preliminary Resource Asset Registration Form (Pre-RARF) 3. ERCOT Security Screening Study fee
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These forms may be obtained by download at http://www.ercot.com/services/rq/re/newgensteps.html. Once completed, these forms are submitted to ERCOT by email as distinct file attachments to [email protected] with e-mail subject Generation Interconnection or Change Request. Upon ERCOTs receipt of this initial package, the project will be assigned a unique GINR project tracking number. Project details such as Interconnecting Entity (IE), MW capacity, and site name are then entered into the GINR database. This initiates the interconnection application process. During this initial stage, the developer or group of developers is referred to as the Interconnecting Entity (IE) by ERCOT protocols and binding documents. The IE is responsible for submitting the entire application, including the abbreviated (preliminary) RARF data as described in the guide3. The IE will

The Resource Asset Registration Form (RARF) has entries describing the characteristics of the resource. Screening studies may be completed with an abbreviated set of information. Instructions for what information MUST be filled out in each step are posted at http://www.ercot.com/services/rq/re/newgen-steps.html under the link Screening Study/Full Interconnection Study Guides (.zip). Start with Gen_Form_Guide_locked.xls Note that the pre-RARF is the same document as the RARF. Instructions for the pre-RARF simply allow incomplete submissions.

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also declare its proposed initial commissioning date (COD) and the proposed Point of Interconnect (POI). In addition to providing the informational forms, the IE must pay an ERCOT Security Screening Study fee. The Security Screening Study fee will be determined by the capacity of the proposed resource. A $5,000 fee will be assessed for projects less than or equal to 150-MW. A $7,000 fee will be assessed for projects greater than 150-MW. This fee is non-refundable. The Screening Study will be completed by ERCOT in a maximum of 90-days. This study identifies steady state transmission constraints at the proposed generator interconnection point which will require transmission improvements to allow full output. Screening Study 1. The Interconnecting Entity (IE) initiates the Screening Study process by requesting a study through the Generation Interconnect or Change Request (GINR) email at [email protected]. The GINR coordinator creates an entry for the project in the GINR database, assigning the project its GINR identification code. IE also submits the initial data needed to model the resource. 2. In accordance with Planning Guides, ERCOT has 90-days to complete the Screening Study. ERCOT strives for a 45-day response. 3. The Screening Study is assigned to a Resource Integration engineer. This engineer notifies the IE of the assignment, and will be the main point of contact for the IE through Stage 1 of the interconnection process, which takes the project through the ERCOT review of Protocol requirements. A checklist describing the steps taken by ERCOT in the screening study is included in Appendix E. As a part of each screening study, the ERCOT engineer will review the point of interconnection for possible SSR risk as follows. Screening Study: SSR Risk Grid Screen A sub-synchronous resonance screen is performed by a Resource Integration engineer if the engineer determines, through a visual evaluation of the proposed resources location, that any set of five single or double-circuit contingencies can make the proposed generation interconnection connect in series to a series-compensated transmission line. Appendix G contains a checklist for performing this SSR screening study. 4 Upon completion of the Screening Study, the Interconnecting Entity (IE) has 180-days to notify ERCOT in writing of its intention to pursue the project by proceeding to the Full Interconnection Study (FIS). After 180-days, the results of the Screening Study will expire, and the GINR will be cancelled. Any further action on the project will require a new GINR application, including the payment of a fee for a new study.

Step 2: Full Interconnection Study (FIS)

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contingencies may include transformer outages as well as transmission lines.

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The FIS is a set of 4 to 6 studies conducted by the TSP under an agreement with the Interconnecting Entity (IE). These studies always include: 1. 2. 3. 4. Steady state and transfer analysis Short-circuit and breaker duty review Dynamic and transient stability analysis Facility study

Two further studies may be required: 5. An SSR Study may be required based upon the results of the SSR screening analysis. 6. An Economic Study will be required if the estimated cost of transmission improvements exceeds 25million dollars. FIS Scope Meeting The Interconnecting Entity initiates the Full Interconnection Study (FIS) scope meeting process by submitting to a GINR coordinator, through email to [email protected] the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Written notice to proceed with FIS Resource Integration form Payment of Stability Modeling fee Proof of Site Control

This request may take place even before the Screening Study is completed if requested by the IE. When FIS studies are quested by the IE, the ERCOT GINR coordinator notifies the engineer who performed the original Screening Study for this project, and enters the request date into the GINR database. The assigned engineer organizes a scoping meeting with the TSP and IE in attendance. A checklist for the scoping meeting is included in the Appendix H. The FIS scoping meeting defines the scope of work for the Full Interconnection Studies. ERCOT will facilitate this interaction, and an ERCOT representative will either attend the initial meeting in person or participate via phone. It is the responsibility of the TSP and the IE to reach an agreement on the scope of the studies within 60-days. If the TSP and the IE cannot reach an agreement the GINR will be terminated. Before this termination takes place, the ERCOT engineer will attempt to mediate an agreement. To initiate Full Interconnection Studies, the IE will pay ERCOT a stability modeling fee. Full Interconnection Study (FIS) If requested by the RE, the FIS process may begin prior to completion of the Screening Study. But ERCOT discourages this practice. ERCOT conducts the screening study, but the interconnecting TSP conducts the FIS. The FIS proceeds as follows: 12

1. Once an FIS scope agreement has been reached between the IE and the TSP, and the ERCOT RI Engineer has approved the scope, the TSP proceeds with the studies. 2. After FIS scope agreement, ERCOT Protocol section 1.3.1.2 allows publication of the following information, which will be included in the next public report (Reliability & Operations Subcommittee planning report - ROS report): a. Project INR Number b. Facility nameplate capacity c. Facility fuel type d. County where facility is located 3. ERCOT verifies the pre-RARF data requirements per the Screening Study/Full Interconnection Study Guides for information needed for FIS has been received by ERCOT and forwarded to the TSP performing the FIS studies if necessary. FIS Study descriptions 1. Steady State Analysis- This analysis is created from the most recently approved Steady State Working Group power flow base case for the interconnection year. It will identify transmission facilities which may have a limiting impact on resource output. The TSP shall perform contingency analysis sufficient to demonstrate existing or planned transmission capacity in the area meets ERCOT Market guides and NERC transmission criteria following installation of the proposed resource. If insufficient transmission capability exists to interconnect the proposed resource without congestion, the analysis will propose facility improvements which can accommodate the proposal without limitation. Specifically: a. Pre-contingency flows below normal rating or a RAP in place (Operating Guide 3.7.2) b. Credible Single Contingencies as defined in the Planning Guides shall not result in i. Cascading or uncontrolled Outages ii. Instability of Generation Resources iii. Interruption of service to firm demand or generation other than that isolated by the Credible Single Contingency. c. Demonstrate proposed addition will not result in violation of NERC TPL standards. 2. Short Circuit Study - The FIS agreement shall specify locations where available short-circuit fault duty will be identified, calculated, and documented. If any of the required transmission system improvements associated with the GINR result in violations of the TSP short circuit criteria, the TSP shall plan and identify facilities to address those violations. . The initial short-circuit base case transmission configuration shall be the System Protection Working Group base case for the resources first planned year of commercial service.

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3. Dynamic and Transient Stability Analysis- The interconnecting TSP shall perform these studies examining the proposed units response to transient events on the ERCOT transmission grid including local transmission faults and the expected normal and delayed clearing of faults. All existing or publicly committed resources in the area shall be modeled at full net output. The initial stability study base case transmission configuration shall be the Dynamic Working Group base case for the resources first planned year of commercial service. Transient Stability Studies will analyze the performance of the proposed Generation Resource and the ERCOT system. Studies must meet NERC requirements. 4. Facilities Study- This study provides details and estimated cost of the facility requirements for the direct interconnection of the proposed Generation Resource project to the TSP. The Facilities Study includes conceptual design descriptions, construction milestones, and detailed cost estimates for all direct interconnection-related transmission and substation facilities proposed to be installed in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the other FIS studies. 5. SSR study - If the ERCOT Screening Study determines that a detailed study is required; this study shall also be included in the scope of the FIS. 6. Economic Study - This study is required only if the ERCOT screening study or Full Interconnection Studies (typically steady state analysis) identify transmission upgrades expected to cost more than $25 million. If facilities cost is estimated as exceeding the $25 million threshold, notification from the TSP to ERCOT that an Economic Study will be required (email to [email protected]) must take place within ten days of estimating the facilities cost. This notification shall contain a description of the proposed interconnection facilities; information necessary to modify a power flow case to include these facilities, and any other information available to the TSP required to model the proposed generation resource and estimate cost/benefit of the proposed facilities. This study is performed by ERCOT and does not require a financial contribution from the IE. These reports are typically available within 30 days of request, but there is not a binding timing requirement.

The FIS process is complete upon ERCOT approval of the last report submitted by the TSP to ERCOT. ERCOT shall approve or request revisions to this report within 10-days. ERCOT provides each of these reports to all TSPs for review via mailing list TRANSMISSION [email protected]. If revisions are requested, the 10-day clock for approval resets. ERCOT is not a party to the FIS contract. The cost and responsibility for completing each internal phase of the FIS lies with the IE and the TSP. Currently, there is no hard time limit for completion of the FIS. However, the IE is required to update ERCOT any time there are changes to the proposed system design during the FIS process, and the IE must provide an affidavit every September and October that the RARF is correct. The IE is required to conduct new studies if the capacity increases by more than 20%, or if the proposed resource specifications are revised making the existing studies invalid. A checklist for ERCOT actions in coordinating the FIS studies is included in Appendix I. 14

Step 3 Negotiation of Interconnection Agreement

An SGIA template may be found at www.ercot.com/content/services/rq/re/SGIA.DOC. The SGIA is negotiated between the interconnecting TSP and the Interconnecting Entity. ERCOT is not a party to these negotiations or this agreement. The IA is filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), and the TSP is required to send a copy of the signed IA to ERCOT within 10-days. Upon receipt of the IA, ERCOT has 60-days to review the document and provide a written determination of whether or not it complies with protocols and other binding documents.

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Protocol Compliance Review

After an interconnection agreement (IA) is signed by the TSP and the IE; ERCOT is obligated by Protocol section 16.5 (3) to review the proposed resource and assess whether the Resource, as proposed, would violate any operational standards established in the Market Guides. A review must also take place if an IA is amended by one or both parties. In either case, the TSP informs the Public Utilities Commission and ERCOT of the new or revised IA. The TSP notifies ERCOT through [email protected] of the new or revised IA. Upon being notified of a new IA, the ERCOT GINR coordinator records the signature date and ERCOT receipt date in the GINR database, and notifies the Resource Integration Manager. The ERCOT GINR coordinator sends a form letter to the IE with a list of information required to assess compliance with ERCOT Protocol and Planning Guides. The Resource Integration Manager directs the Engineer assigned to the interconnection project to perform a Protocol and Operating Guide design compliance review. A description of the steps in this review is included in the Appendix J. Based on information from the FIS and IA, ERCOT will attempt to determine whether the proposed resource meets all binding requirements for interconnection. If, based on the information contained in the FIS, IA, and other submitted data, ERCOT determines that the resource does not meet binding requirements, or if ERCOT cannot determine whether the resource will meet the requirements, the engineer in charge of the project will provide a written document to the IE explaining this determination. Additional data may be requested at this time.

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Stage 2: Registration and Modeling

ERCOT and Transmission Service Providers are responsible for the physical operation of the ERCOT electric grid and the coordination of the ERCOT power market. These complex tasks are made possible by a set of internal software systems that track, model, control, and manage data about the ERCOT grid. Connecting a new generation resource to the grid requires that these systems be updated with accurate engineering models of the new resource. Through this process, the new generation resource will become part of the production ERCOT network operations model. Addition of information to the power system model is controlled by strict procedures. This model underlies all of ERCOTs commercial and operational systems. The registration and modeling process ensures this data is accurate and that communication between ERCOT systems and the new resources systems are in place before the resource is commissioned. All entities that either own or control generation resources must register as ERCOT wholesale electricity Market Participants (MP). ERCOTs facilitation of the wholesale power market is structured around pre-defined roles for each market participant (for more information, see ERCOTs Nodal 101 training course module). Every generation resource must be registered as a Resource Entity (RE), a legally binding process that is overseen by ERCOTs Client Services (ECS) department. For the remainder of the interconnection process, the ERCOT Client Services department (ECS) is the primary contact for the newly registered RE. ECS is responsible for tracking and interacting with market participants. Each RE is assigned an ECS account manager upon registration. ECS is responsible for guiding REs through the end of the interconnection process. Note that planning guide 5.3.2 requires all Resource Entities that have submitted an FIS request shall submit to ERCOT, for each proposed facility, an electronic copy of a notarized attestation that, to the best of the attesting partys knowledge, the Resource registration form data are correct. The attestation shall be sent by email to [email protected]. This obligation to update continues even after any interconnection agreement is signed. IEs must immediately notify ERCOT and the relevant TSP(s) of any change in ownership and shall provide conclusive documentary evidence of the ownership change (such as a purchase/sale agreement). Step 1: Registration as a Resource Entity (RE) With the signature of the IA completed5, the IE or resource owner registers as a Resource Entity (RE) in the ERCOT market. Power Generation Companies operating within Texas are also required to register with the Public Utility Commission of Texas in accordance with PUCT Substantive rules which may be found at http://www.puc.texas.gov/agency/rulesnlaws/Default.aspx.6 This step begins the process of modeling the resource in the Network Operations Model which must be complete no later than 90 days prior to the first of the month the resource expects to begin operation. Registration and modeling updates ERCOTs system and network model for the new resource, establishes legal agreements and

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Registration must take place at least 130 days prior to the Commercial Operation Date (COD). When this document was written, PUCT requirements for registration were contained in rule 25.109 Registration of Power Generation Companies and Self-Generators

Market Information System (MIS) access. The process, which usually takes 10 to 15-days, is composed of the following key components: 1. Registration as a Resource Entity a. Submission of Resource Entity (RE) Application for Registration b. Designation of a Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) c. Issuance of ERCOT Digital Certificates d. Initial submission of a Resource Asset Registration Form (RARF) 2. Execution of a binding Standard Form Market Participant Agreement 3. Submission of a Decision Making Entity (DME) or Managed Capacity Declaration Form The RE Application for Registration form has 3 critical subcomponents: 1. Basic Entity Information - Each registering RE needs to provide basic company information that allows ERCOT to enter the entity into the Registration systems and populate ERCOT systems with necessary information. This information includes legal company name, Dun & Bradstreet DUNS number, address and company officers.

2. Designation of a Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) - Each new Resource Entity (RE) must designate a QSE to be associated with the new generation resource. This QSE will work with the RE during the commissioning and final steps of the interconnection process. The QSE will be responsible for scheduling and directing ERCOT dispatches to the generation resource. For an overview and more information on QSEs and QSE qualification, see the QSE Qualification Guide.

3. Designation of a User Security Administrator (USA), an Authorized Representative (AR), and a Resource Outage Submittal Contact (ROSC) - Every RE must identify these key personnel, as they will be the primary contacts for a variety of ERCOT- related market and system activities. Designation of a User Security Administrator (USA) permits ERCOT to issue the RE with digital certificates that allows it to interact with ERCOT systems to submit and receive information. This includes important communication tools such as resource outage scheduling and access to ERCOTs Market Information System (MIS). After the submission of the RE application, ERCOT will send the RE a Standard Form Market Participant Agreement to be executed. The Standard Form Market Participant agreement legally binds the RE as Market Participant to comply with ERCOT protocols and all applicable binding documents. This agreement established the legal framework for an MP to operate in the ERCOT market. In addition to the Registration Form the RE will also be required to complete the Resource Asset Registration Form (RARF) for each All-Inclusive Generation Resource being registered. The RARF is the foundational dataintake document for ERCOT systems. It is a package of forms and spreadsheets that facilitates the assembly of operational parameters and data about a generation resource. When a RARF is submitted to ERCOT it goes through two phases of validation. The first step of validation is an automated process targeted for completion within 3 (three) days of RARF receipt. The second phase of RARF validation involves an engineer attempting to integrate the data into the ERCOT models, and is normally completed within 5 (five) additional days. Completion of the RARF is typically an iterative process, and sufficient time for multiple iterations should be allowed. As part ERCOT Public Page 18 of 60

of the RARF, the RE will indicate its Proposed Energization Date (PED), which will dictate the timeframe for the rest of the interconnection process. The PED must be a point in time when all physical transmission infrastructure, the Point of Interconnect (POI), and the modeling for the generator will be in place and functioning as indicated in the RARF form. The process for submission of modeling information must be complete more than 90 days prior to the 1st of the month in which the resource expects to energize. (In accordance with protocol 3.10.1 Time Line for Network Operations Model Changes) After ERCOT approval, the resource may be energized in preparation for synchronization with the ERCOT grid. Complementary to the RE Form is the Managed Capacity Declaration Form. This form identifies for ERCOT the Decision Making Entity (DME) with authority over the generation resource. The DME is defined as the agent with authority over the generation resource, including the authority to put the resource into the market and offer the unit. This measure ensures competitiveness in ERCOTs deregulated electricity market after initial registration of the RE and submission of the completed and accepted RARF the interconnection process shifts to a ~130 day countdown leading to the proposed energization date (PED). Within 15-days of receiving a valid7 and complete RARF and the Proposed Energization Date (PED), ERCOT Client Services (ECS) will confirm the Model Ready Date8 (MRD) for adding the new All-Inclusive Generation Resource to the Network Operations Model. A Note about the RARF The RARF is used by ERCOT to collect definitive information about a generation resource. Information from the RARF is pulled into many of ERCOTs internal systems. It is a critical component of ERCOTs ability to accurately model and coordinate generation resources in the grid. Accuracy and completeness of the information contained in the RARF is essential. During the interconnection process, the RARF is an evolving document. In the first phasepreFIS and FIS studiesthe IE will submit an abbreviated version of the RARF which is used in planning and evaluation of the impact of the resource on ERCOT grid. After the IA is signed and all other criteria is met for inclusion into the Planning Models in accordance with section 6.9 of the Planning Guides, additional data must be submitted as outlined in the Screening Study/Full Interconnection Study Guides tab Spreadsheet Map for tabs Needed for Planning Models. During the RE registration process, the new RE must submit a completed RARF document which is needed for inclusion of the resource into the Network Operations Model. During the interconnection (stage 1) process, it is likely that the details in the RARF may be incomplete or change as the RE completes the requirements to begin commercial operations. This will require further updates and could require revised FIS studies. It is critical that the RE continually update the RARF document to reflect any such changes. The RARF submission process is automated and ECS automatically audits RARF documents for errors and completion. Failure to update the RARF can lead to delays in commissioning.
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Note that validation of the Resource Asset Registration Form (RARF) usually takes several submission/ERCOT review and resubmission cycles. 8 Model Ready Date (MRD) is the date that generator parameters are loaded into the ERCOT energy management and market systems, allowing the proposed generator to be recognized by ERCOT operations systems. Protocols call for the parameters required for this load be provided 90 days prior to the MRD. Note that the MRD does not load data into the lodestar system which is required for settlements.
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Step 2: Modeling, Metering, and Telemetry The final technical phase of the interconnection process begins once the organizational structure and resource data have been received by ERCOT via the RE registration process. In this step, the logical and system structure for dispatching, metering, and communicating with the new generator will be established and verified prior to being loaded into the ERCOT Network Operations Model. This model is updated on a scheduled basis, with a set model load date calendar9. On the model load date, ERCOT systems will link together the following key components: 1. Metering and Meter Data Acquisition System (MDAS) 2. ERCOT market settlement information and pricing location 3. Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Inter-Control Center Communication Protocol (ICCP) communication points 4. QSE and RE relationship and contact information Establishing these links requires coordination between all involved MPs and internal ERCOT departments. ERCOT Client Services maintains a coordination log as a reference for this process. Appendix C also provides a list and links for how to submit this data to ERCOT. Figure 4 outlines the normal successful timeline with respect to the Proposed Energization Date (PED). Refer to Appendix L for further details. The responsibility for these submissions is shared between the TSP, RE, and QSE.
Days Prior to PED 130-days 130-days Days Prior to PED 45-days 35-days

Process
TSP Network Model Data

Process
QSE Points list & Commissioning Plan EMS Database load for QSE (if needed)

RE Registration

130-days 115-days 100-days 55-days 55-days

Submit Resource Asset Registration for target Model Ready Date (MRD)

30-days 25-days 10-days 10-days PED

Station Load ESI-ID and Decision making Entity

ERCOT confirms MRD

EPS Cutover Form EMS Database Load for RE New Generation Part 1 Checklist Submitted Date POI is cleared to energize

EPS Design Proposal

GEN and Meter Mapping

QSE SCADA Plan

Figure 4: The Registration, Modeling & Energization Approval Sequence

TSP must submit:

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1. Model data through the Network Operations Model Change Request (NOMCR) process a. The TSP is responsible for submitting network modeling information to ERCOT for equipment it owns through the NOMCR process. More details about this process are available in the Network Operations Modeling and Expectations Guide 2. Metering plan EPS Design Proposal The design of EPS equipment and a one-line diagram of the TSPs interconnection and the generator site topology. This plan is reviewed and approved by ERCOTs Meter Engineering (ME) group. The ME group will also conduct a site certification review after energization. For more details about metering and technical requirements refer to the Settlement Metering Operating Guide 3. Meter Data Acquisition Form Verification of meter telemetry and communication with ERCOT meter polling systems. 4. EPS Cutover Form Submitted 15-days before meters are officially cut-over to ERCOTs systems, this will occur at the same day as the model load date. QSE must submit: 1. Outage Schedule In the final stage of the interconnection process before energization, on the Model Ready Date (MRD) the new resource will become live in ERCOT systems. To ensure that the generator is not dispatched by ERCOT, the QSE must submit an outage through the outage scheduler. This outage status will be updated throughout the final verification and testing phases. 2. SCADA plan The SCADA plan is generated by ERCOTs operations group and is a guide for what resource and interconnection telemetry points are needed for ERCOT to oversee the grid. This plan is built in collaboration with the QSE and ERCOTs Energy and Market Management Systems (EMMS). The process begins with the RE or QSE coordinating a SCADA plan for the proposed unit from ERCOT via their client representative. ERCOT will provide a point list of proposed SCADA points and their definition for the QSE and RE to review and begin implementing. 3. ICCP Points list This list is a final update of the communication and telemetry points agreed upon between ERCOT and the QSE. 4. Verifiable Costs Verifiable Cost encompasses data that represents the actual start-up and minimum energy at Low Sustainable Limit (LSL) applied in economic commitment and deployment in accordance with ERCOT Protocol Section 5.6.1, Verifiable Cost.

RE must submit: 1. Model data through the ERCOT-prescribed process applicable to Resource Entities o The RE is responsible for submitting network modeling information to ERCOT for equipment it owns through the ERCOT-prescribed process applicable to Resource Entities. 2. GEN Map package verification The GEN map package is compiled by ERCOT and includes the final version of the how the resource node
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and metering will be mapped. The All-Inclusive Generation Resource must be modeled in the Network Operations Model before this process can be completed. The RE will verify this information with ECS. 3. Updated RARF document If at any point the parameters of the All-Inclusive Generation Resource that are documented on the RARF are changed, the RE must submit an updated RARF. All these data submissions and verifications are designed to take effect on the Model Ready Date (MRD). On this day, with submission of the EPS Cutover form, all telemetry and metering with ERCOT will be fully functional and the resource will appear in the ERCOT Network Operations Model. At this point, the All-Inclusive Generation Resource is modeled such that it can be dispatched, scheduled, and settled in ERCOT market systems. However, it will not be permitted to energize until a final round of technical verifications. These final verifications are captured in the last step, Stage 3: ERCOTs New Generation Commissioning Checklist (Appendix A)

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Stage 3: Synchronizing, Commissioning, and Commercial Operations

The final stage of the new generation interconnection process is governed by the ERCOT New Generator Commissioning Checklist. This checklist is intended to coordinate the energization, synchronization, and commercial operation of new All-Inclusive Generation Resource in accordance with the Market Guides. In the event of any conflict between the Protocols or Operating Guides and the checklist, the Market Guides shall take precedence10. 60 days prior to the planned energization date, ERCOT staff will prompt the Interconnecting Entity (IE) to develop a SCADA plan as shown in Figure 5 below. Note that the key element used in developing the SCADA plan is the ERCOT model of the generator interconnection. If insufficient information is provided to the modeling process there is a high risk of problems developing during the final review, possibly delaying the energization.

Coordinate new resources ICCP

ERCOT Client Services

Client Service Rep. acquires ERCOT EMS one-line diagram (Genmap) from ERCOT modeling group

Reviews SCADA plan and ERCOT One-line with IE and resolves questions

Client Rep

Written SCADA plan draft

Final? SCADA plan draft

Coordinate troubleshooting of problems and seek resolution

ERCOT Operations Engineering

Prepare 1st cut of SCADA plan from ERCOT one-line

Written SCADA plan draft

Respond to questions & get agreement on SCADA plan Agreement on ICCP points?/ Scada plan?

Description of problems with interconnection

No Review New Generation Commissioning Checklist Part 1 & check function

Approve Energization

Yes

Interconnecting Entity

Review Scada Plan & Question/ consult No

Yes

Install ICCP telemetry @ Resource

Submit New Generation Commissioning Checklist Part ! For approval to energize Energize

SCADA plan Test & debug telemetry/ICCP

ERCOT EMMS Department

Re-Test & debug telemetry/ICCP

Install ICCP points @ ERCOT

KEY

Normal flow solid line Single arrowhead: one way abnormal flow dashed line Double arrowhead:bidirectional

Process

Document

Decision

Figure 5 Coordination of Resource SCADA plan

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At least 30-days before submittal of PART 1 of this checklist, the Resource Entity and its QSE are to submit a commissioning plan, detailing how the facility will be operated during testing of generation and systems while supporting grid security in accordance with ERCOT Protocols. ERCOT will review the commissioning plan and provide feedback on compliance with operational standards as well as possible operational limitations during commissioning of the new generation facility. Approval of PART 2 of the checklist is contingent on completion of the commissioning plan review. This system operations procedure verifies critical communication points and generation security measures before allowing energization, synchronization, or commercial operations. This checklist process is coordinated by the ECS group, but all final approvals are made by ERCOTs Operations Support Engineering (OE). In all cases, the checklist sections must be submitted 10-days before the milestone dates. The responsibilities and milestones of the checklist process are as follows: 1. Checklist Part 1 Request to Commission Point of Interconnection Submitted by the RE Resource cleared to Energize 2. Checklist Part 2 Request for Initial Synchronization Submitted by the QSE Resource cleared to Synchronize 3. Checklist Part 3 Request to Begin Commercial Operations Submitted by the RE Resource cleared to begin Commercial Operations

New Generator Commissioning Checklists Part 1 (energization & back-feed) & Part 2 (initial synchronization) are used to verify that the QSE and RE have established the appropriate network operational modeling, communications with ERCOT, and that they are in compliance with the SCADA plan and ICCP points that were established in the registration process. Upon receipt of the checklists, ERCOT uses them while verifying the AllInclusive Generation Resource is communicating data to ERCOT systems with the proper frequency and correct values. The steps and required coordination with ERCOT to energize and synchronize are described in detail in the checklist document in Appendix A. Checklist part 3 (request to begin commercial operation) requires a final stage of coordination with ERCOT before the resource will be approved to begin commercial operations. The All-Inclusive Generation Resource will provide ERCOTs Operations Analysis (OA) group performance testing results of the resources maximum lagging and leading reactive capability, Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) test results, and Primary Frequency Response (PFR) test results. This is ERCOTs final verification that the Resource can demonstrate the requirements for voltage support and frequency response specified in the protocols. The Checklist 3 test/document must be submitted at least 7-days prior to the desired commercial operation date. ERCOT recommends submission 20 to 30 days prior to the desired commercial operation date to avoid delays.

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The Reactive Capability, AVR, and Governor performance Tests The Reactive Power Capability, AVR and Governor Performance tests are the final step before approval to begin commercial operations. Remember, Part 3 of the New Generator Commissioning Checklist must be submitted at least 7-days before the proposed commercial operations date. These tests are described in the ERCOT Operating Guides sections 2.2.5 (AVR), 2.2.7 (Turbine governors), and 3.3.2.2 3.3.2.3(Reactive testing).

Normally, the Reactive Power Capability test may be performed with minimal coordination with ERCOT as described in section 3.3.2.2 of the ERCOT Operating Guides. (Available at http://www.ercot.com/mktrules/guides/noperating/lib) If assistance of other reactive resources is needed to exercise the full reactive capability, a Coordinated Reactive test as described in the Operating Guides may be utilized. Both coordinated and non-coordinated tests meet ERCOTs commissioning requirements for approval to begin commercial operation. Although ERCOT operating guides recommend maximum leading reactive tests be performed in low load months, and maximum lagging reactive tests be performed in high load months, this is often not possible for initial operation. Testing shall be attempted for both leading and lagging performance. If a resource repeatedly attempts to perform testing including an attempted coordinated test, and is unable to succeed due to external system conditions, ERCOT may recognize the need to delay testing and provide written documentation of this recognition to the resource entity. Completion of checklist Part 2 allows an RE and its associated QSE to participate in the ERCOT energy market, be dispatched by Security Constrained Economic Dispatch SCED, and be available for Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC). Note, however, that the process for qualifying to provide Ancillary Services (AS) to ERCOT is separate and is typically determined at some point after beginning commercial operations depending on the Resource and the desire to provide those services. AS qualification is described in the QSE Qualification Guide.

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Appendix A NEW GENERATION COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

1.

Purpose
This checklist is intended to coordinate the energization, synchronization, and commercial operation of new Generation Resources in accordance with the ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides, including ERCOT Protocols 3.10.6, 3.10.7.2, 3.15, 6.5.5.2, and 16.5, ERCOT Planning Guide 5.7.1 (4)(d), and ERCOT Operating Guides Sections 2.2.5, 2.2.6, 2.2.7, 3.2.1, 3.3, 7.1.2., 7.3. In the event of any conflict between the Protocols or Operating Guides and this checklist, the Protocols or Operating Guides shall take precedence. ERCOTs determination that a Generation Resource meets the requirements for energization, synchronization or commercial operations should not be construed as a waiver of ERCOTs right to require compliance with any operational standard, even if the non-compliance with that standard could have been identified when the determination was made.

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Checklist Submission and Approval Procedure

The New Generator Commission Checklist requires the Resource Entity and its QSE to submit a separate part of the checklist at each of the three phases in the commissioning process. Part 1 describes the requirements for commissioning the Point of Interconnection, PART 2 describes the requirements for synchronizing the Generation Resource with the ERCOT System, and PART 3 describes the requirements for initiating commercial operations. The Resource Entity and QSE must receive ERCOT approval at each Commissioning step before consideration is given to the next step of the Checklist. Any Checklist PART submitted prematurely will not be considered. Each PART should be submitted at least 7 business days prior to the date the requested PART is to take effect. Upon receipt of each PART, ERCOT Client Services will distribute copies to the ERCOT Operations Support Engineering Staff. The Operations Support Engineering group will assign an engineer to confirm that all required information has been provided and verify that the supplied information is correct. Any discrepancies or omissions will be reported to the QSEs Client Services Representative for follow-up with the Resource Entity and QSE. If all information is found to be complete and correct and no other problems are identified (including deficiencies in communication of SCADA data), Operations Support Engineering will approve the request to proceed with that commissioning step. Client Services will notify the Resource Entity and QSE of the determination within 7 business days of receiving the checklist PART. If the request is approved, Client Services will note the date on which the requested change is to be effective. If the request is not approved, the Resource Entity and QSE must resubmit the completed checklist PART after correcting any deficiencies. At its discretion, ERCOT may allow the Resource to resolve minor issues (e.g., telemetry malfunction) without requiring re-submittal of the Checklist. At least 30 days before submittal of PART 1 of this checklist, the Resource Entity and its QSE are to submit a commissioning plan, detailing how the facility will be operated during testing of generation and systems while supporting grid security in accordance with ERCOT Protocols. ERCOT will review the commissioning plan and provide feedback on compliance with operational standards as well as possible operational limitations during commissioning of the new generation facility. Approval of PART 2 of the checklist is contingent on completion of the commissioning plan review. The commissioning plan is to provide details and schedule for the following: A. Dates on estimated number of generating units planned to be online in ONTEST mode for testing per specified period (Hour Ending and Operating Day, etc.).

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B. When control systems and equipment will be available to support grid security, and when they complete performance testing. C. Modification to the plan as deemed appropriate by ERCOT. (If changes are made by the Resource Entity to the approved plan then the Resource Entity will communicate those changes to ERCOT and ERCOT will determine if a modification will need to be resubmitted for approval.) Before submitting PART 2 of this checklist, the Resource Entity and its QSE should ensure that the necessary Resource data required by Protocols Section 3.10.7.2, Modeling of Resources and Transmission Loads, has been submitted to ERCOT in accordance with the modeling timeline. The Resource Entity and QSE should also verify that they can meet the telemetry requirements in Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements, and ERCOT Nodal ICCP Communication Handbook. Revisions to modeling data and/or ICCP data that become necessary prior to and during commissioning must be submitted in accordance with ERCOT Protocols Section 3.10.1, Time Line for Network Operations Model Changes. The Network Operations Model Change Schedule is posted online at ERCOT.com. 3. Coordination of Commissioning Steps 3.1 Commissioning of the Point of Interconnection Upon approval of the request to interconnect the Generation Resource Point of Interconnection (PART 1 of the Checklist), ERCOT will notify the QSE, Resource Entity, and TSP of the approval, and the TSP will coordinate the termination of the outage at the Point of Interconnection with the energization of the station. 3.2 Synchronization Following approval of the request to synchronize a new Generation Resource with the ERCOT System (PART 2 of the Checklist), the QSE representing the Resource must take the following steps: 3.2.1 Day Preceding Synchronization The QSE must provide day-ahead confirmation to the ERCOT Shift Supervisor of the intended date of synchronization and submit the Request for Unit Testing form posted on the Operating Procedures page at ERCOT.com. The QSE must identify the new Generation Resource as testing by changing the Current Operating Plan (COP) status of the Resource to ONTEST before execution of the Day-Ahead RUC process for the Operating Day of initial synchronization. The QSE must end the outage for the new Resource in the Outage Scheduler accordingly. The QSE must enter the projected test output of the new Generation Resource as the High Sustainable Limit in the Resources Current Operating Plan.

3.2.2 Day of Synchronization On the day of the planned initial synchronization, the QSE must re-confirm the intended synchronization with the Shift Supervisor via telephone. The Generation Resource must be started up in Test mode. Maximum capability and MVAR testing for the new unit will be planned in accordance with ERCOT Operating Guide.

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3.2.3 Failure to Synchronize Within 7 Business Days If the new unit does not successfully synchronize to the ERCOT Transmission System within 7 business days following the approval of Checklist PART 2, the QSE shall explain the reason for the delay to its ERCOT Client Representative and discuss corrective measures to be taken as well as the expected date for unit synchronization and unit testing.

3.3 Commercial Operations After synchronization of the Generation Resource, the QSE and Resource Entity may submit a request to begin commercial operation upon completing requirements of Section 3.15(3) of the Protocols (PART 3 of the Checklist). The request should be submitted at least 10 business days before the intended date of commercial operations. However, commercial operations may begin before the expiration of 10 business days upon verification that the Generation Resource is in compliance with the Reactive Power capability requirements. Upon approval of the request for commercial operations, ERCOT will consider the Generation Resource available for economic and reliability dispatch. The QSE shall update the COP and telemetry to indicate non-testing operations.

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Checklist PART 1: Request to Commission Point of Interconnection
[RESOURCE ENTITY submits checklist to commission Point of Interconnection] RE Name: Agent (optional): Date form completed: Proposed Station Energization Date*:
* Actual date contingent on completion of requirements and approval from ERCOT.

Primary contact for Station Commissioning (Contacts may be REs Agent): Primary Contact Name: Primary Contact Telephone Number: Primary Contact E-mail Address:

Gen Site Name: Load Zone: Special Protection Scheme (SPS) Yes No

TDSP: Transmission Voltage:

Can unit synchronously connect to another grid? Yes

No

Identify the QSE/TDSP responsible for sending ERCOT station telemetry: QSE: QSE primary contact (may be QSEs Agent): Name: Telephone Number: E-mail Address: TDSP: TDSP primary telemetry contact: Name: Telephone Number: E-mail Address:

The QSE and Resource Entity are required to comply with the ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides from the moment the interconnection becomes operational. The Resource Entity confirms that the following requirements have been met: [Submit PART 1 with copy of current Commissioning Plan] The Generation Resource is in the ERCOT Control Area. Station telemetry to QSE and TDSP from the facilitys Point of Interconnection is in place and operational as of (date), as required under ERCOT Operating Guide Section. 7.3 Telemetry and the ERCOT Nodal ICCP Communication Handbook. Enter specific comments about status of station telemetry in comment box on telemetry checklist below. The QSE is capable of communicating the Resources Point of Interconnection information to ERCOT in the manner specified in Operating Guides Section 7.3, Telemetry, and Protocols Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements, and any other information required by Section 3.10.7.5, Telemetry Criteria. Instructions for ERCOT to escalate telemetry quality issues with QSE/RE during commissioning: ERCOT Public Page 29 of 60

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If ERCOT has previously determined that the proposed Generation Resource may violate operational standards pursuant to Protocols Section 16.5(4), the Resource Entity has received confirmation from ERCOT that all concerns have been fully addressed. Comments: For Intermittent Renewable Resources, the Resource Entity confirms capability of Voltage Ride-Through in accordance with Operating Guides Section 2.9.1. Comments: If the Generation Resource is in the Network Operations Model at the time of commissioning the POI, the Outage Scheduler reflects the outage status of the Generation Resource. The QSE has reliable voice communications with the new Generating Facility, ERCOT, and TDSP as required by ERCOT Operating Guides Section 3.2, Qualified Scheduling Entities. The Resource Entity has provided ERCOT the technical equipment data to be used in modeling studies per ERCOT Operating Guides Section 3.3, Resource Entities. Comments:

Station Telemetry
Data Frequency Mode Reference/Comments Protocol Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements. (High side Typical TSP telemetry point; Low side typical QSE telemetry point) 10 sec ICCP RE Comment: Protocol Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements. (Typical QSE telemetry point) 10 sec ICCP RE Comment: Protocol Section 3.15, Voltage Support. May be supplied by the TDSP (Typical TDSP telemetry point) or Low Side voltage with appropriate transformer model may be substituted (Typical QSE telemetry point). 10 sec ICCP RE Comment: Protocol Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements.(Typical QSE telemetry point) 10 sec ICCP RE Comment:

Station Switching Device status

Station Breaker status

Generating Unit High Side bus voltage

Station Static Reactive Device(s) status

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Station Telemetry
Data Frequency Mode Reference/Comments Protocol Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements. (RE has confirmed that TSP is providing required points). Transmission Line Flow 10 sec ICCP RE Comment:

By signing below I attest that information provided on this form (PART 1) is true, correct and complete, and that any substantial changes in such information will promptly be provided to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Signature:
(RE Authorized Representative)

Printed Name:
(RE Authorized Representative)

Date Signed:

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Checklist PART 2: Request for Initial Synchronization
[QSE submits checklist to request initial start-up]
QSE Name: Agent (optional): Date form completed: * Proposed Initial Synchronization Date :
* Actual date contingent on completion of requirements and approval from ERCOT.

Primary and back-up contact personnel for Initial Synchronization (may be QSEs Agent): Primary for Initial Synchronization Contact Name: Primary Contact Telephone Number: Primary Contact E-mail Address: Back-Up Contact Name: Back-Up Contact Telephone Number: Back-Up Contact E-mail Address:

*If the unit is Split Metered: Identify the QSE responsible for coordinating the start-up testing: Identify all of the QSEs that are sharing this unit: Projected Commercial Operation Date (unit available for market and/or reliability commitment):

The QSE and Resource Entity are required to comply with the ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides from the moment the interconnection becomes operational. The QSE will comply with procedures for new unit start-up testing, with initial synchronization schedule communicated to ERCOT Shift Supervisor. The QSE confirms that the following requirements have been met: Telemetry from the facility (station and generation) is in place and operational as of (date) to QSE and TDSP (Optional). Enter specific comments about status of telemetry in QSE comment box on telemetry checklist on next page. QSE telemetry is being provided to ERCOT ISO (This information is summarized in PART 2 QSE New Generator Telemetry Checklist and is provided to assist Market Participants in identifying the telemetry required under ERCOT Operating Guide Section 7.3 Telemetry and ERCOT Nodal ICCP Communication Handbook). Instructions for ERCOT to raise telemetry quality issues with QSE/RE during commissioning: QSE confirms voice and data communications with the Generation Resource, ERCOT, and TDSP (Optional) ERCOT Operating Guide No. 3.2, 7.1.2. Comments:
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Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) operating in Voltage Control Mode will be in service as of (date) per ERCOT Operating Guide Section 2.2.5 Automatic Voltage Regulators, AVR performance tests will be reported to ERCOT within 30-days after start of commissioning of Generation Resource. Comments: Synchronous Generation Resource will have the Power System Stabilizers (PSS) in service as of (date) per ERCOT Operating Guide Section 2.2.6 Power System Stabilizers prior to commercial operation. PSS performance tests will be reported to ERCOT within 30-days after PSS in-service date. Inverter based Generation Resources does not have to meet the PSS requirements. Comments: Generation Resource will have a Governor in service as of (date) per ERCOT Operating Guide Section 2.2.7 Turbine Speed Governors, or equivalent governor response and governor droop settings and dead-band are registered. Governor performance tests will be reported to ERCOT within 30-days after start of commissioning of Generation Resource. Comments: Prior to initial synchronization of Wind Generation Resource the QSE confirms availability of required meteorological data per Section 3.13. The reactive controls (VARs) of this Generation Resource shall be in service and enabled as of (date) to maintain transmission voltage at the Point of Interconnection, as described in ERCOT Operating Guides Sections 2.7.2, Maintaining Voltage Profile, and 3.3.2, Unit Reactive Capability Requirements. Prior to commercial operations, compliance with Reactive Power requirements will be demonstrated in accordance with Protocol Section 3.15 (3). Describe plan for voltage control at POI during commissioning (may reference associated section or page on commissioning plan): Generation Resource Under Frequency Relays comply with trip settings specified in ERCOT Operating Guides Section 2.6.2, Generators. Comments:

New Generator Telemetry

Data Frequency Mode Reference/Comments Real Time data for reliability purposes must be accurate to within three percent (3%). This telemetry may be provided from relaying accuracy instrumentation transformers. QSE Comment: Protocol Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements. Net Generation is preferred. Otherwise, aux load should also be provided. 2 sec ICCP QSE Comment:

Real Time data accuracy

Generating Unit gross and net MW output

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New Generator Telemetry
Data Frequency Mode Reference/Comments Protocol Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements. Net Generation is preferred. Otherwise, aux load should also be provided. 10 sec ICCP QSE Comment:

Generating Unit gross and net MVar output Switching Device status other than reported in PART 1 Breaker status other than reported in PART 1 Generating Unit High Sustainable Limit Generating Unit Low Sustainable Limit Generating Unit Automatic Voltage Regulator status

Protocol Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements. 10 sec ICCP QSE Comment:

Protocol Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements 10 sec ICCP QSE Comment: Protocol Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements. 10 sec ICCP QSE Comment: Protocol Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements. 10 sec ICCP QSE Comment: Protocol Section 3.15.3, QSE Responsibilities Related to Voltage Support. Applies to units required to provide VSS. 10 sec ICCP QSE Comment: Protocol Section 3.15.3, QSE Responsibilities Related to Voltage Support. Applies to units required to provide VSS. 10 sec ICCP QSE Comment: Protocol Section 6.5.5.2, Operational Data Requirements as specified in ICCP Communications Handbook. As Specified ICCP QSE Comment:

Generating Unit Power System Stabilizer status

Validation of Operational Data

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Wind-Generation Resources Only

Additional Wind Resource Data Wind Speed (Miles per Hour) Wind Direction (Degrees) Temperature (Celsius) Barometric Pressure (Millibars)

Frequency (sec) 10 10 10 10

Protocol Reference
6.5.7.1.13 (1) (d) 4.2.2 (1) (implied) 4.2.2 (1) (implied) 4.2.2 (1) (implied) 4.2.2 (1) (implied)

MET Tower Location [as registered]: Latitude: Longitude: QSE Comment:

By signing below I attest that information provided on this form (PART 2) is true, correct and complete, and that any substantial changes in such information will promptly be provided to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Signature:
(QSE Authorized Representative)

Printed Name:
(QSE Authorized Representative)

Date Signed:

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Checklist PART 3: Request to Begin Commercial Operations
QSE and Resource Entity provide notice to ERCOT that the Generation Resource named below is ready for commercial operations on the date specified below.

RE Name: QSE Name: Date of Notice: Gen Site Name: Gen Unit Code(s): Proposed Commercial Operation Date*:
* Actual date contingent on completion of requirements and approval from ERCOT.

In accordance with Protocols Section 3.15(3), Voltage Support, adequate reactive capability has been demonstrated by either performance test or engineering study, as checked below. If system conditions do not allow for a test to be completed ERCOT may at its discretion grant an extension.

Reactive performance test submitted and approved by ERCOT. Comment: Engineering study submitted with this notice. Comment:

I understand that ERCOT must provide confirmation that this Resource has demonstrated adequate reactive capability before commercial operations may begin.

By signing below I attest that information provided on this form (PART 3) is true, correct and complete, and that any substantial changes in such information will be provided to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) in a timely manner.

RE Signature:
(RE Authorized Representative)

Printed Name:
(RE Authorized Representative)
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APPENDIX B - SUBCATEGORIES OF GENERATORS

Appendix B: SUBCATEGORIES OF GENERATORS

Combined Cycle Train The combinations of gas turbines and steam turbines in an electric generation plant that employs more than one thermodynamic cycle. For example, a Combined Cycle Train refers to the combination of gas turbine generators (operating on the Brayton Cycle) with turbine exhaust waste heat boilers and steam turbine generators (operating on the Rankin Cycle) for the production of electric power. In the ERCOT market, Combined Cycle Trains are each registered as a plant that can operate as a Generation Resource in one or more Combined Cycle Generation Resource configurations. A specified configuration of physical Generation Resources (gas and steam turbines), with a distinct set of operating parameters and physical constraints, in a Combined Cycle Train registered with ERCOT. A Generation Resource that can only produce energy from variable, uncontrollable Resources, such as wind, solar, or run-of-the-river hydroelectricity. A Generation Resource that in its cold-temperature state can come On-Line within ten minutes of receiving ERCOT notice and has passed an ERCOT QSGR test that establishes an amount of capacity that can be deployed within a ten-minute period. Where a Generation Resource has been split to function as two or more independent Generation Resources in accordance with Section 10.3.2.1, Generation Resource Meter Splitting, and Section 3.10.7.2, Modeling of Resources and Transmission Loads, each such functionality independent Generation Resource is a Split Generation Resource. A Generation Resource that can be connected to either the ERCOT Transmission Grid or a non-ERCOT Control Area. A Generation Resource that is powered by wind. Wind turbines may be aggregated together to form a WGR if each turbine is the same model and size and located behind the same GSU transformer.

Combined Cycle Generation Resource Intermittent Renewable Resource (IRR) Quick Start Generation Resource (QSGR) Split Generation Resource

Switchable Generation Resource Wind-powered Generation Resource (WGR)

APPENDIX C - LIST OF ERCOT FORMS FOR INTERCONNECTION PROCESS

Appendix C: LIST OF ERCOT FORMS FOR INTERCONNECTION PROCESS

Process/Form Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) Screening Study Data submission SGIA Resource Registration Standard Market Participant Agreement Managed Capcity Declaration Form Resource Asset Registration Form (RARF) EPS Design Proposal MDAS Form EPS Cutover Form Entity IE IE IE RE RE RE RE TSP/RE TSP/RE TSP/RE Location New GINR Page (TBD) New GINR Page (TBD) New GINR Page (TBD) RE Registration SFMA Managed Capacity Form RARF Forms EPS Design Form MDAS Form EPS Cutover Form Submission [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ECS representative or [email protected] ERCOT Legal via fax or mail ECS representative or [email protected] MIS System [email protected], ECS representative [email protected] [email protected], [email protected], ECS representative Through MIS outage scheduler Through MIS service request ECS representative or [email protected] ECS representative or [email protected] Through MIS dashboard ECS representative or [email protected]

Outage Schedule QSE ICCP Points List New Generation Checklist, Part 1 New Generation Checklist, Part 2 Net Dependable Capability and Reactive Capability (NDCRC New Generation Checklist, Part 3

QSE QSE RE QSE QSE RE/QSE

MIS System MIS System New Gen Checklist New Gen Checklist MIS System New Gen Checklist

APPENDIX D GUIDE TO PROTOCOL AND OTHER BINDING DOCUMENTS

Appendix D: GUIDE TO PROTOCOL AND OTHER BINDING DOCUMENTS

Key Processes
Feasibility studies and project development Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) application process Decision to proceed ERCOT Screening Study Full Interconnection Study (FIS) FIS acceptance Decision to proceed with Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement (SGIA) SGIA signed and approved by ERCOT Resource registration and modeling RE Registration RARF Submission Metering Commissioning, final testing, commercial operations Communications Outage Scheduling Decommissioning and RMR Contracts

References
Planning Guide Section 5 Planning Guide Section 5.2 Planning Guide Section 5.3 Planning Guide Section 5.4.1 Planning Guide Section 5.4.2 Planning Guide Section 5.4.8 Planning Guide Section 5.5 Planning Guide Section 5.5 Protocol Sections 2, 3, 16 Nodal Operating Guides Sections 2, 3, 5, 7 Protocol Section 16.5.2 Other Binding Documents Protocol Section 10 Settlement Metering Operations Guide Nodal Operating Guide Sections 2, 3, 7 Nodal Operating Guide Sections 7 Nodal ICCP Communication Handbook Protocols Section 3.1 Protocols Section 3.14 Protocols Section 22 Attachment

APPENDIX E SCREENING STUDY CHECKLIST

Appendix E: SCREENING STUDY CHECKLIST
(1) Assigned RI Engineer check for GINR, project name, and intended year of interconnection in the generation interconnect folder and determine if enough data is available and notifies the Interconnecting Entity if anything more is needed within 5-days of the project receipt. (2) When all information is available to complete the screening study, the RI engineer sends an email to the Interconnecting Entity notifying it that the application is now complete. (3) The assigned RI Engineer selects a Steady State Working Group summer peak base case from data set B, and performs the following modifications: Add projects in the vicinity with a recently signed IA which were not included in the base case Add approved TIPIT transmission projects that are in the vicinity, and according to the engineers judgment, are likely to affect the study results.

Increase nearby dispatchable thermal generation to 100% output and nearby wind to 80% output if in the West and 95% output if in the Coast. Dispatchable exc ludes Mothball, Private Use Network, Hydro, Nuclear, Equivalent, and Blackstart, as these are not normally available for dispatch. Engineer inspects the NON_MB_GENS subsystem list and removes any units which are nearby the interconnection study area. The increase in nearby generation is couter-balanced by scaling down generators in subsystem NON_MB_GENS. If the slack bus is in the study vicinity, the Engineer changes it to a distant generator. All changes are noted in the report.

(5) If the project is in the South or West zone, the project may be affected by nearby wind patterns. The engineer will thus create a second case for study, a high wind case, (6) Engineer lists the identified equipment overloaded in study case(s). (9) Engineer adds the proposed generator to the study case with capacity indicated by the Interconnection Request and engineer sets the Qmin Qmax reactive power limits to fixed quantities corresponding to 0.95 power factor capability. (10) Using AC Transfer Limit Analysis, RI Engineer examines base case and N-1 contingency limitations for the proposed generators. Engineer identifies Max transfer limit and limiting contingency and element for each scenario. Engineer documents these results in the report using the report template. (11) If flows on transmission equipment are >100% of the equipment rating with the study generator injecting at 120% of capability, the RI Engineer identifies and models appropriate transmission upgrades or additions as necessary to allow injection without limit violations. Equipment rating upgrades will be applied using industry standard available conductor and facility ratings. The RI engineer reruns the study to confirm the overloads are resolved. (12) The engineer notes the list of applied upgrades or reconfigurations in the report. (13) Reviewing a map, RI Engineer determines if any set of 5 single or double circuit contingencies on the same towers can make the proposed generator interconnection connect in a series to a series-compensated transmission line. (13a) If so, engineer performs a Sub Synchronous grid side screening study. (15) If additional Point of Interconnection will be studied, repeat all steps for additional POI.

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(16) Engineer sends draft report to others in Resource Integration group for review and makes recommended changes. (16) Engineer emails report to the IE noting that IE has 180 days to request a Full Interconnection Study. Engineer calls the IE to confirm study was received. (17) Engineer updates the GINR database with completion date (18) Engineer and saves the screening study report to the project folder in SystemPlanning/GenInterconnect.

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APPENDIX F RESOURCE ASSESSMENT ANALYST CHECKLIST UPON RECEIPT OF IA FROM TSP

Appendix F: GINR COORDINATOR CHECKLIST UPON RECEIPT OF IA FROM TSP

Upon being notified of a new IA, the GINR coordinator enters into the GINR database the signature date and ERCOT receipt date, and notifies the Resource Integration Manager. The ERCOT receipt date is important because it starts the 60 day review period which ERCOT must meet. The GINR coordinator sends a form letter to TSP with a list of requirements to meet ERCOT Protocol and Planning Guides. The GINR coordinator notifies via email and hard copy the Manager of Resource Integration and the engineer assigned to the project that the IA has been received. The Manager of Resource Integration confirms to the project engineer that a protocol compliance letter is due in 60-days. Resource Integration Engineer checklist upon notification that IA received The Resource Integration engineer assigned to the project reviews the project design utilizing the following checklist. Confirm design will be able to meet all reactive power requirements. Produce 0.95 Power factor reactive at all MW levels between LSL and HSL Protocol section 8.1.1.2.1.4. At the Point of Interconnection (high side of main transformer). Protocol section (3.15 [3]) Dynamically provide voltage regulation (or has documented permission from ERCOT to use switchable shunts). Protocol section 3.15 Able to respond to changes in the voltage profile. Protocol section 3.15 For units under test phase, a reactive requirement proportional to the test output would have to be met. The full 0.95 lead/lag capability of the name plate would have to be fulfilled at the time of energization. This requires the generation units to maintain 0.95 power factor or less to support the reactive requirements at the Point of Interconnection (POI). This needs to be maintained at various levels of varying output from the plant. The generation resource shall provide ERCOT documentation which shows a reactive support study in compliance with protocols. ERCOT shall review these study reports and documents and ensure the reactive requirements have been met. Confirm a Power System Stabilizer or equivalent is included in the design if the generator is a synchronous machine: Protocol section 3.15.3[4] All QSEs providing VSS must have a PSS for the generation resource and need to provide telemetry to ERCOT. The design shall include the PSS specifics and needs to be notified to ERCOT while the FIS study scope is being decided. Confirm the unit will provide frequency response: Protocol section 8.5.1.1 and 8.5.1.3 Generation Resources that have capacity available to either increase output or decrease output in RealTime must provide Primary Frequency Response, which may make use of that available capacity. Only Generation Resources providing Regulation Up (Reg-Up), Regulation Down (Reg-Down), Responsive Reserve (RRS), or Non-Spinning Reserve (Non-Spin) from On-Line Resources, as specified in Section 8.1.1, QSE Ancillary Service Performance Standards, shall be required to reserve capacity that may also be used to provide Primary Frequency Response.

APPENDIX F RESOURCE ASSESSMENT ANALYST CHECKLIST UPON RECEIPT OF IA FROM TSP

Confirm the unit will dynamically provide voltage regulation: Protocol section 3.15 Confirm breaker interruption capability of main high-side breaker is suitable to fault duty Confirm transient voltage ride through per Protocols and operating guides: Operating Guide section 2.9 All generation resources shall meet the operating guide section 2.9 requirements with wind powered resources or Intermittent Renewable resources meeting the 9 cycle voltage ride through requirements as shown in the figure below:

o VRT requirements may be met by the performance of the generators; by installing additional reactive equipment behind the POI; or by a combination of generator performance and additional equipment behind the POI. VRT requirements may be met by equipment outside the POI if documented in the SGIA. Confirm AVR is included in the design, and it will be operated in voltage control mode. Protocol section (3.15.3 & 3.15 [5]) Confirm unit can respond to changes in the voltage profile. Protocol Section 3.15 Confirm reactive capability is based upon the ability to deliver to the HIGH side of the step-up transformer. Protocol section (3.15 [3]) The Resource Integration Engineer evaluates the information provided by TSP, cites evidence sources that back up the decision, formulates a protocol compliance review letter to the Interconnecting Entity, and scans a copy of results to the project folder. Resource Integration Engineer then sends letter to Legal Department for review. Upon authorization from Legal Department, the engineer sends the letter to the interconnecting TSP and IE. Engineer copies ERCOT Client Services (Ed Geer or Account Rep, if designated already) on the email. Engineer also notifies RI Manager of checklist completion and of the results. If the RI Engine ers decision was negative, or not enough information, TSP is directed to send information necessary to the same engineer. In case of not enough information RI Engineer must specify which changes need to be made. Engineer updates the GINR database the day the letter is sent to the TSP and IE, entering the date in the appropriate field, and saves a copy of the IA review letter in the project folder. If the engineers decision was Insufficient information at this time or Not meeting standards, engineer repeats steps 7 through 11 as needed until all requirements are met, at which time, engineer updates the GINR database with the date of IA approval.

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RI Engineer informs GINR coordinator via email that NPRR 408 requirements have been met. The GINR coordinator acknowledges via email. The project is now ready to move to the Modeling and Registration stage of the interconnection process, and to be included in Resource Adequacys future capacity projections.

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APPENDIX G SUB-SYNCHRONOUS RESONANCE STUDY GRID SIDE SCREENING STUDY

Appendix G: SSR STUDY GRID SIDE SCREENING STUDY

PSCAD will be used to perform the necessary screening for the relevant case related to each interconnection request. The study shall be performed in the following phases: Phase 1- Base Case Preparation Select the base case created in the screening study for the year of interconnection. Perform Contingency analysis using TARA to confirm case is stable under contingency conditions. Define the area to be modeled in PSS/E using the area command and equivalence the rest of the model. Include in the conversion at least 5 buses in every direction from the POI to capture appropriate detail. If necessary include lower or higher kV levels Enter Step up transformer parameters for the POI in PSSE case before it is converted. Create a .raw file as input to ETran.

Phase 2- Conversion using ETran Setup ETran parameters for a hybrid Pi model. Use the .etr file for Etran settings. Convert the base case selected will be converted into .psc format using ETran software

Phase 3 PSCAD run Read the ETran converted electromagnetic model of the area into PSCAD. Create the frequency injection model from the point of turbine connection, and the Graph model in PSCAD. Run a simulation of current injections at different frequencies, and model the frequency/impudence characteristic of the grid for base case conditions. Create scenarios based on the credible planning contingencies as per NERC standard TPL-005 contingencies. Plot Resistance(R) and Reactance(X) are plotted under these conditions. (To prepare for the next contingency, system adjustments may be made, including changes to generation, uses of the transmission system if necessary to make a credible case under contingencies) Once all possible ERCOT credible contingencies have been studied, create a scenario in which the connection of the POI is radial with that of series compensation. To prepare for the next contingency, system adjustments may be made, including changes to generation, uses of the transmission system if necessary to make a credible case under contingencies Prepare a report, in which R and X of the system are observed over the range of frequencies and observed for zero crossings of R and/or dips in X at certain frequencies is graphed.

The general selection of applicable contingencies for studies is outlined in the ERCOT Planning Guides section 4. Contingencies and performance are identified in the ERCOT ISO System Planning methodology, ESP-METHOD-03 System Planning Contingency Identification.

APPENDIX H FIS SCOPE MEETING CHECKLIST

Appendix H: FIS SCOPE MEETING CHECKLIST

The Interconnecting Entity initiates the Full Interconnection Study (FIS) scope meeting process by submitting to the GINR coordinator, through [email protected] the following: o o o o o Written notice to proceed with FIS Resource Integration form Stability Modeling fee Proof of Site Control Pre-RARF data requirements per the Screening Study/Full Interconnection Study Guides for information needed for FIS.

This can happen even before the Screening Study is completed. GINR coordinator notifies, via email, the RI Engineer who performed the original Screening Study for this project. The RI Engineer enters the request date into the GINR database. If the original Engineer (performed the screening study) is not available, GINR coordinator informs RI Manager so he can assign the FIS Scoping meeting duties to another RI Engineer. RI Engineers notifies IE whether it has provided all necessary information as part of the FIS application. o If information is not sufficient, RI engineer instructs IE to provide it promptly. o IF the information is not forthcoming after ten days, RI Engineer must contact IE via email and phone to request missing information. o If sufficient information not provided within 20-days the RI engineer turns problem over to Manager. Once the information is provided, the RI Engineer determines if ERCOT has already completed a Screening Study for the project. o If it has not, then Engineer notifies IE that a Screening Study must be performed concurrently, and that the IE must request a screening study with accompanying fees. Information provided by IE will be used for both studies. o RI engineer allows 10-days for a screening study to be requested. If a screening study is not requested the engineer sends an email to the IE notifying it that if a request for screening study is not received within 30-days with accompanying fee and request the FIS request will be canceled. o If a screening study request is not received within 35-days, a study cancelation notice is sent by the RI engineer and the project canceled. The RI Engineer selects the lead Transmission Service Provider (TSP) to deal with the Interconnecting Entity (IE), within five days of getting the notice from the IE to proceed with a Full Interconnection Study (FIS), as indicated in Planning Guide 5.4.2.1 (1). This selection is based on the analysis of the most likely point of interconnection. RI Engineer contacts the TSP, and all other TSPs through the Transmission Owners Generation Interconnection list, to schedule a FIS scope meeting with IE. If ERCOT has already conducted a Screening Study, RI Engineer checks GINR database to determine if the Screening Study is over 180-days old. If it is, RI Engineer notifies IE that the FIS cannot be conducted because the deadline has passed, and that IE needs to apply for new GINR.

APPENDIX H FIS SCOPE MEETING CHECKLIST

RI Engineer sends a copy of this letter to ERCOT Legal department. To increase the likelihood of projects getting past this stage, the new GINR database will send out a reminder email 90-days after Screening Study completion. If Screening Study has been conducted within the last 180-days, ERCOT proceeds with the FIS scope meeting. The RI Engineer determines if he/she has dealt with TSP(s) and/or IE previously. If they are new, then RI Engineer will attend the FIS Scope meeting in person. If the RI Engineer has met with them during last twelve months, then RI Engineer can participate in the meeting via telephone. At the scoping meeting, the IE presents the proposed GINR and ERCOT reviews the results of the Screening Study with the transmission provider. If during the Screening Study it was determined that a Sub Synchronous resonance study was needed, the results of the study are added to this FIS scope. If parties to not agree on the scope of work, including additions by ERCOT or TSP, (final cost, etc.) the RI engineer will attempt to mediate for a period of 60-days. o If no agreement is reached during this 60 day period, ERCOT must then determine whether to terminate the GINR (Planning Guide 5.4.2.1 (8). ERCOT will send out an automated email (using new GINR databases SharePoint/email functionality) after 30-days have passed since the scoping meeting if no notification of agreement has been received. Another one, with more urgent wording, will be sent out after 45-days. If parties agree on the FIS scope at the meeting, IE has 10-days to make any changes or comments. Once the FIS scope agreement has been reached, RI Engineer reviews the scope within ten days of receipt. o check the assignment list for Protocol and Planning Guide information needed RI Engineer enters into the GINR database the FIS scope agreement date RI Engineer notifies RI Manager via email that the scope has been agreed to with a summary of the scope. o

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Appendix I: FIS MANAGEMENT PROCESS CHECKLIST
The FIS process described here can take place even before the Screening Study is completed. The FIS is conducted by the TSP, but the TSP is mandated to keep ERCOT updated of progress. Future Protocol or Planning Guide revisions will be aimed at making this part of the interconnection process more transparent to ERCOT in order to avoid surprises (equipment changes, capacity changes, etc.) The RI engineer will receive the Steady State study report when submitted to the Transmission Owners Generation Interconnection list The RI engineer reviews the Steady State study report to determine/confirm what transmission improvements will be required to integrate the Resource. If the RI engineer or other TSPs desire clarification or additional information on the Steady State study report, they send an email requesting clarification to the TSP producing the study within 10-days. If no comments are received or all comments are addressed, the TSP producing the report submits the accepted copy to the Transmission Owners Generation Interconnection list. The RI engineer will save the study report in the study folder on SystemPlanning/GenInterconnect. The RI engineer enters the date the Steady State study report was accepted into the SteadyStateStudy field of the GINR database. The RI engineer will receive the Short Circuit study report when submitted to the Transmission Owners Generation interconnection list. The RI engineer reviews the Short Circuit study report and confirms that local breakers have sufficient fault duty to clear a local fault. For areas in ERCOT with low short circuit ratio/grid strength, the RI engineer reviews the Short Circuit study report and examines if the installed generator will have sufficient short circuit current to meet the generator vendor recommendations (normally an issue for induction machines to remain stable). If the RI engineer or other TSPs desire clarification or additional information on the Short Circuit study report, they send an email requesting clarification to the TSP producing the study within 10-days. If no comments are received or all comments are addressed, the TSP producing the report submits the accepted copy to the Transmission Owners Generation Interconnection list. The RI engineer will save the study report in the study folder on Gen Interconnects If no revisions are necessary, the RI engineer sends an email to the TSP and IE notifying them that the Short Circuit study report is accepted by ERCOT The RI engineer records the date the Short Circuit study report was accepted into the GINR database into field ShortCircuitStudy. The RI engineer will receive the Dynamic & Transient Stability Analysis report when submitted to the Transmission Owners Generation interconnection list. The RI engineer reviews the Dynamic & Transient Stability Analysis report to determine/confirm that the grid remains stable and the unit remains online under typical fault conditions. If the RI engineer or other TSPs desire clarification or additional information on the Dynamic &Transient Stability Analysis report, they send an email requesting clarification to the TSP producing the study within 10-days. Page 49 of 60

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If no comments are received or all comments are addressed, the TSP producing the report submits the accepted copy to the Transmission Owners Generation Interconnection list. The RI engineer requests the power flow case(s) for the Dynamic & Transient Stability Analysis report, and saves the study case(s) into the study folder on SystemPlanning/GenInterconnect. The RI engineer will save the Dynamic & Transient Stability Analysis study report in the study folder on GenInterconnects. The RI Engineer records the date the Dynamic & Transient Stability Analysisreport was accepted into the GINR database in field DynamicsStudy. The RI engineer will receive the Facilities Study report when submitted to the Transmission Owners Generation interconnection list. The RI engineer reviews the Facilities Study report. If the RI engineer or other TSPs desire clarification or additional information on the Facilities Study report, they send an email requesting clarification to the TSP producing the study within 10-days. If no comments are received or all comments are addressed, the TSP producing the report submits the accepted copy to the Transmission Owners Generation Interconnection list. The RI engineer will save the Facilities Study report in the study folder The RI Engineer records the date the Facilities Study report was accepted into the GINR database in field FacilitiesStudyAccepted. The RI Engineer reviews projected costs of interconnection and enters the estimated cost of integration into the EstimatedIntegrationCost field of the GINR database. If the cost is over $25M an Economic study is required. If an Economic Study is required, the RI engineer sets the EconomicStudyrequired field in the database to YES. Otherwise he sets it to NO. IF an Economic Study is required, the RI engineer sends an email to the ERCOT manager of Mid Term Planning (currently Jeff Billo) requesting this study, and agrees upon a timeline for the study. IF an Economic Study is required, the RI engineer notifies the interconnecting TSP and IE of the projected completion for this study. IF an Economic Study is required, when the Economic study is complete, the RI engineer sends the Economic study report to the TSP resource integration group for comments within 10-days. The RI engineer will save the Economic study report in the study folder If no revisions are necessary, the RI engineer sends an email to the TSP and IE notifying them that the Economic study report is accepted by ERCOT. The RI engineer enters the date of the Economic study acceptance in the EconomicStudyDate field of the GINR database. (If no economic study was created this field remains blank)

IF the RI Engineer receives an SSR study as a part of the FIS scope, the date it was received is entered into the SSR StudyReceived field of the GINR database. IF an SSR study is required, when the SSR study is complete, the RI engineer sends the SSR study report to the TSP resource integration group for comments within 10-days. The RI engineer will save the SSR study report in the study folder. Page 50 of 60

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The RI engineer reviews the SSR study to determine if mitigation is required by either the TSP or the resource. If no revisions are necessary, the RI engineer sends an email to the TSP and IE notifying them that the SSR study report is accepted by ERCOT. The RI engineer enters the date of the SSR study acceptance in the SSR Approved field of the GINR database. (If no SSR study was created this field remains blank) If mitigation is required, the RI engineer coordinates the mitigation actions with the TSP and the IE, and records a summary in the GINR database notes.

Once all individual studies in the FIS have been accepted, the FIS is deemed complete. The RI engineer enters the date into the FIS_approved field of the GINR database. After the FIS is completed, the TSP and IE have 180-days to sign an IA, per ERCOT Planning Guide, 5.4.8 (5). The GINR coordinator will check the database for project status and keep the RI Manager updated with a weekly report of project status showing all projects with a completed FIS, detailing how many days it has been since that FIS was completed. If the resource has been registered, the ERCOT Client Services department receives updated RARF information from the IE as a result of the FIS process. The ECS Account Manager loads the updated information into the RARF Planning Hub. If the resource has not been registered, the ERCOT engineer receives the updated RARF data and stores it in the project folder on SystemPlanning/GenInterconnect.

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APPENDIX J PROJECT PROTOCOL REVIEW CHECKLIST

Appendix J: PROJECT PROTOCOL REVIEW CHECKLIST
Background: The Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement or SGIA (commonly referred to as the IA) is signed by the Transmission Service Provider (TSP) and the Interconnecting Entity (IE). An alternative case is if IA is amended by one or both parties also triggers this review. In either case, The TSP informs the Public Utilities Commission and ERCOT of the agreement via email to [email protected]. The TSP is required by ERCOT Planning Guide 5.5.1 to do so within 10-days in ERCOTs case, and within 30-days in the case of the PUC. The GINR coordinator enters into the GINR database the SGIA signature date and ERCOT receipt date, and notifies the Resource Integration Manager via email (triggers assignment of review). These are important dates, because the receipt date starts the 60 day review period within which ERCOT must review the projects compliance with protocol and other binding requirements. These dates also enable the RI Manager to determine the efficiency of the IA review process. The GINR coordinator sends a form letter to the IE with a list of data requirements required to analyze compliance with ERCOT Protocols and other binding documents. The RI Manager directs the RI Engineer already assigned to project preform the Protocol and Guide reliability review. (1) The RI Engineer retrieves the IA from the GINR mailbox, and utilizing the IA information, RARF information, and FIS study results (including study cases), evaluates the compliance of the resource development with protocol requirements. A list of items checked is listed in appendix F of this document. (2) The RI engineer scans a copy of the completed protocol review results (appendix F) to the project folder and fills in the results in the GINR database. (3) The RI Engineer sends a letter documenting compliance to Legal Department for review, before sending letter out to TSP and IE. A template for this letter is attached as Appendix M. (4) Upon authorization from Legal Department, the engineer sends the letter to the TSP and IE via email. The RI Engineer copies ERCOT Client Services on the email. (5) The Engineer notifies the RI Manager of protocol checklist completion and of the results. a. If the RI Engineers decision was negative, or not enough information, the IE is directed to send information necessary to the same engineer. In case of not enough information RI Engineer must specify which changes need to be made. (6) The RI Engineer updates the GINR database the day the letter is sent to the TSP and IE, entering the date in the appropriate field, and saves a copy of the IA review in the project folder. If the engineers decision was Insufficient information at this time or Not meeting standards, engineer repeats steps 1 through 6 as needed until all requirements are met, at which time, engineer updates the GINR database with the date of IA approval. (7) RI Engineer informs Operations Support Engineering Supervisor that Protocol review is completed successfully. (8) RI Engineer informs GINR coordinator via email that protocol review (protocol 16.5 (3)) requirements have been met.

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APPENDIX K ERCOT NOTICE REQUESTING COMMISSIONING PLAN

Appendix K - ERCOT Notice for Commissioning Plan

Prior to submitting a request for approval to energize a new generation facility, ERCOT requests a written plan describing commissioning of the new generation facility from approval of initial synchronization (energy delivery) through commercial operation. ERCOT Protocol Section 16.5 allows ERCOT to refuse initial synchronization if the new generation facility cannot demonstrate compliance with the operational standards established in the Protocols, Planning Guide, Nodal Operating Guides and Other Binding Documents. ERCOT will review the commissioning plan and provide feedback if the plan indicates possible non-compliance with such operational standards. Once ERCOT has reviewed and provided feedback on the commissioning plan, and the Resource Entity and Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) have considered ERCOTs comments, then the QSE may submit the New Generation Commissioning Checklist for initial synchronization. ERCOT requests sufficient detail on the commissioning plan to explain how the facility will manage the testing of generation and systems while supporting grid security in accordance with ERCOT Protocols. The commissioning plan should provide, at a minimum, details and schedule for the following: A. Dates on estimated number of generating units planned to be online in ONTEST mode for testing per specified period (Hour Ending and Operating Day, etc.). Provide explanation of what tests are being run during periods the Generation Resource is reported to ERCOT with resource status as ONTEST. B. When control systems and equipment will be available to support grid security, and when they complete performance testing. C. Explanation of sequence and length of time for 1.) Orderly shutdown; and 2.) Urgent shutdown, in the event it is necessary for ERCOT to issue a verbal instruction to suspend testing and shutdown due to system reliability event for which the capability of new generation is not available due to commissioning. D. Explanation of how the QSE and Resource Entity will confirm telemetry quality during commissioning period through validation, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting. If changes are made by the Resource Entity to the plan then the Resource Entity will communicate those changes to ERCOT and ERCOT will determine if a modification will need to be resubmitted for approval. In accordance with Protocol Section 16.5(4), ERCOT reviews facility design capability. The current capabilities reviewed are listed below. ERCOT recommends that the REs commissioning plan provides sufficient detail to evaluate the availability of capabilities that will be available during the commissioning period and explanation of associated response times in accordance with ERCOT Operating Guide 2.2.10. Confirm design will produce 0.95 Power factor reactive at all MW levels between LSL and HSL Protocol section 8.1.1.2.1.4. Confirm a Power System Stabilizer or equivalent is included in the design: Protocol section 3.15.3[4] Confirm the unit will provide frequency response: Protocol section 8.5.1.1 and 8.5.1.3 Confirm the unit will dynamically provide voltage regulation: Protocol section 3.15 Confirm breaker interruption capability is suitable to fault duty Confirm transient voltage ride through per Protocols and operating guides: Operating Guide section 2.9

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Confirm AVR is included in the design, and it can be operated in voltage control mode. Protocol section (3.15.3 & 3.15 [5]) Confirm unit can respond to changes in the voltage profile. Protocol section 3.15 Confirm reactive capability is based upon the ability to deliver to the HIGH side of the step-up transformer. Protocol section (3.15 [3]) Confirm the unit is able to receive control signals from its QSE in an upward and downward direction. (Normally referred to as AGC; Protocol section 8.1.1.2.1.1 and 8.1.1.4.1(7-8)) Confirm under-frequency relays installed meet the requirements of operating Guide 2.6.2

Frequency Range Above 59.4 Hz Above 58.4 Hz up to And including 59.4 Hz Above 58.0 Hz up to And including 58.4 Hz Above 57.5 Hz up to And including 58.0 Hz 57.5 Hz or below

Delay to Trip No automatic tripping (Continuous operation) Not less than 9 minutes Not less than 30 seconds Not less than 2 seconds No time delay required

Additional documentation that supports the information requested in bullets A, B, C, and D above is encouraged. Please note which technical documents referenced in the commissioning plan were already provided to ERCOT during the engineering design study in accordance with Protocol Section 16.5 (3).

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Appendix L - MODELING REQUIREMENTS FOR SYNCHRONIZATION WITH THE GRID
In order to describe the Approval to Energize Process two concepts must be defined. The first concept is the model-ready date (MRD) which is required in the RARFs Unit Info tabsheet. The MRD corresponds with the energization date associated with a NOMCR. The MRD is the date that the new piece of equipment first appears in the ERCOT Network Operations Model production environment. The MRD must correspond with a Scheduled Model load date (http://www.ercot.com/gridinfo/transmission/opsys-changeschedule.html). The MRD will also correspond with the date that new piece of equipment must initially be outaged (for most cases, or for a few rare cases: Outaged-with-Closed state as to not affect existing power flows) in the ERCOT Outage Scheduler. Resources must email the ERCOT Outage Coordinators to have outages entered in the Outage Scheduler. The second term is the date that corresponds with the field-energization of a piece of new equipment. The fieldenergization date is the date the new equipment is energized in the field and is ready for normal or test service. The energization of new equipment in the production environment will be preceded by two conditions. First, the equipment must be modeled in NMMS in its final normal state. Secondly, a Planned Outage exists in the Outage Scheduler with an end time that corresponds to the energization of the new equipment. Relocated equipment that is moved from one location to another, or is re-energized in a new configuration in the same substation should be processed through the same A2E process as new equipment. The relocated equipment should be modeled as new equipment. Training on use of the outage scheduler is available through ERCOT training services. A catalogue of available courses is posted on the ERCOT website at: http://www.ercot.com/services/training/courses.html The outage scheduler user manual is available on the ERCOT website at: http://www.ercot.com/content/services/mdt/userguides/wholesale/ERCOT%20Nodal%20Outage%20Scheduler% 20User%20Guide%20for%20QSE%20v1.1.pdf To begin the approval to energize process; ERCOT Operations will review Part 1 Request to Commission Point of Interconnection checklist 1, and if all is in order, agree to allow energization on a specific date. The interconnecting TSP shall revise the outages in the Outage Scheduler to schedule the transmission equipment as in service on the enegization date. ERCOT outage schedulers review on a daily basis equipment that is to be energized in seven days. Equipment that is reported as ready for energization in seven days will be studied as energized in the current production model. If no problems are anticipated, ERCOT will send an email to the owner of the equipment stating that the Approval to Energize is expected to occur and that no problems are anticipated. If upon investigation of the current production model problems are found, then the email sent to the owner of the equipment will detail the problems and state that the Approval to Energize could be delayed if the problems are not fixed prior to the requested energization date. Market Participants are required to contact ERCOT Operations when the problems are corrected. When problems have been corrected, ERCOT will verify, and send an email that the new equipment can be energized as scheduled.
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In some cases the future equipment that is to be energized may not be in the current production model. The operator will receive a notice stating the equipment to be energized in seven days is not in the current model and that the Approval to Energize may be delayed. In these circumstances, the operator of the equipment is required to call ERCOT Operations and provide details as to when the equipment is expected to be loaded into the production environment. With the appropriate communication, the energization date for the new equipment will not be delayed. Once ERCOT has verified the equipment is in the production model and meets the Approval to Energize standards, an email will be sent to the owner of the new equipment confirming that it can be energized as scheduled. When interconnection requirements are met (as shown in Appendix A) , ERCOT Operations will contact the ERCOT Shift Supervisor and notify them of the expected energization dates and any other recommended actions. Market Participants are required to request approval from the ERCOT Shift Supervisor for the activation of any new equipment or a relocated transmission facility that is connected to the ERCOT Transmission Grid, according to ERCOT Protocols Section 3.3.1. The request notification shall be by phone from the Market Participant to the ERCOT Shift Supervisor or designee on the day of the energization. If the ERCOT Shift Supervisor or his designee and ERCOT Operations are in agreement, then he/she will allow the equipment to be energized. Below is an example of the Approval to Energize process.

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APPENDIX M LETTER TEMPLATE SENT UPON EXECUTION OF IA

Dear <Persons first name>: Sixty days after ERCOT receives notification of a generating resource having signed an Interconnection Agreement, ERCOT is required by Nodal Protocols Section 16.5 (3) to assess whether the Resource, as proposed, would violate any operational standards established in the Protocols, Planning Guide, Nodal Operating Guides, and other binding documents. This letter is in response to your recent signing of an Interconnection Agreement. In addition to the protocol review, ERCOT is required to include resources with signed Interconnection Agreements in the ERCOT planning cases. Creation of these planning cases requires additional resource data. In order to effectively perform this review, ERCOT needs key pieces of information. It is to your advantage to submit this information early so that ERCOT can provide more useful feedback regarding the compliance of your resource. Key documentation required: 1. Resource Asset Registration Form (RARF). A complete RARF is not required for this review; refer to attachment 1. 2. Impedance data of step-up transformer. 3. For generators with a collector system (e.g. wind farms, solar farms): Power flow model of collector system (PSSE RAW file format preferred). 4. Statement of intention to provide dynamic and automatic voltage regulation service. 5. Statement of intention to provide frequency response. (Statement not necessary if governor droop settings are provided in the RARF.) 6. Statement of intention to install and operate a power system stabilizer. (Required for all synchronous generators.) 7. Results of FIS Stability and Short Circuit studies. 8. Results of FIS Subsynchronous study, if required. If you have already submitted completed documents, resubmission is not necessary. Upon starting the review, an engineer will contact you and verify what has been received. ERCOT requests you provide these documents within three weeks of the date of this letter in order to be sure they will be included in the review. Please email your documents to [email protected]. While fully completed documents are ideal, we realize that resources may not have all the necessary information at this time. ERCOT will accept incomplete documents, with the understanding that: (1) Protocol compliance will be evaluated based only on the information provided, and (2) complete and validated filings must be submitted with ERCOT sufficiently in advance of resource commissioning. Refer to Appendix A for a listing of RARF fields required for this review. For your reference, Appendix B lists the protocol requirements that are included in this review. ERCOT appreciates your prompt attention in providing documentation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely,
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Attachment 1 RARF Required Data Fields

The following guide indicates what RARF information is required for this review. (While an incomplete RARF is accepted for this review, note that a fully completed and validated RARF is required at least 120 days prior to requested energization and must be submitted by the Authorized Representative of the Registered and Qualified Resource Entity.) RARF forms may be downloaded from: http://www.ercot.com/content/services/rq/re/reg/Resource_Asset_Registration_Forms.zip Please submit a RARF which includes the following information (if available) to [email protected]. (Note: If you have already completed and finalized your RARF and you already have a registered & qualified Resource Entity, you may make an official submission by following the instructions on the Instructions sheet of the RARF.) Transmission_Form_Pivoted.xls <Capacitor and Reactor Data> sheet o A list of all switched and fixed shunts should be provided. <Transformer Data> sheet o Positive Sequence Resistance, Positive Sequence Reactance, High Side Manufactured Nominal Voltage, Low Side Manufactured Nominal Voltage <Static_Var_Compensator> sheet o Fill out if plan to install an SVC. <One Line> sheet o Embed a PDF oneline, if available. For all Power Plants: Gen_Form_Pivoted.xls (or Combined_Cycle_Form_Pivoted.xls if a combined cycle): <Unit Info Gen> sheet o Name Plate Rating, Real Power Rating, Reactive Power Rating, Generating Voltage. Governor Droop Setting (if available), Governor Dead-band (if available). <Reactive Capability GEN> sheet o MW and MVAR columns. Note that values should represent the net capability at the low side of the station transformer. o Alternatively, if this information is not yet available, the developer can submit a copy of the reactive capability curve provided by the generator manufacturer. <Parameters-GEN> sheet o Unit Name, Resource Name, Spring Seasonal ratings, Summer Seasonal Ratings, Fall Seasonal Ratings, Winter Seasonal Ratings Stability Study Model A compiled dynamic model executable with PSS/E dynamics. Dynamic Data parameters applicable to the compiled dynamic model supplied.

For Conventional Power Plants:

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Gen_Form_Pivoted.xls (or Combined_Cycle_Form_Pivoted.xls if a combined cycle): <Reactive Capability GEN> sheet o MW and MVAR columns. Note that values should represent the net capability at the low side of the station transformer. o Alternatively, if this information is not yet available, the developer can submit a copy of the reactive capability curve provided by the generator manufacturer. For Wind Power Plants: Wind_Form_Pivoted.xls <Unit Info Wind> sheet o Unit Name, Real Power Rating, Reactive Power Rating, Unit Generating Voltage. Governor Droop Setting (if available), Governor Dead-band (if available). <Unit Info Wind Turbine> sheet o Resource Name, Type of Turbine, MW Rating, Number of Turbines. <Reactive Capability Wind> sheet o MW and MVAR columns. Note that values should represent the net capability at the low side of the station transformer. o Alternatively, if this information is not yet available, the developer can submit a copy of the reactive capability curve provided by the turbine manufacturer. <Planning WIND> sheet o High Side Voltage (nominal), Low Side Voltage (nominal), Impedance Z, X/R Ratio, Base MVA. <Collector System WIND> and <Collector System Wind Seg Data> sheets o Both of these sheets should be filled out, or alternatively o Submit a PSSE RAW file of the collector system (preferred). For Aggregated generated Resources: Unit Info- AGR o Resource Name, MW Rating for this Aggregated Generation Resource, Number of this type of Aggregated Generation Resource

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Attachment 2 Protocol Requirements Included in this Review

Following is a list of Protocol and Operating Guide requirements included in this review. This is NOT intended to be an exhaustive list for compliance purposes. Note that the Protocols and Operating Guides can change from time to time, and it is up to the resource owner / QSE to be sure that it meets updated requirements on an ongoing basis. Parameters in RARF match assumptions in Full Interconnection Study. Resource capable of producing 0.95 leading and lagging power factor of Pmax at all MW levels between LSL and HSH, as measured at the Point of Interconnection, where Pmax represents the maximum net power to be supplied to the ERCOT transmission grid. Protocol section 3.15 and 8.1.1.2.1.4. Resource includes a Power System Stabilizer. Protocol section 3.15.3[4] and Operating Guide 2.2.6. Resource provides frequency response. Protocol section 8.5.1.1 and 8.5.1.3 and Operating Guide Section 2.2.7. Resource provides dynamic voltage regulation. Protocol section 3.15. Transmission breaker(s) interruption capability is suitable to fault duty. Resource capable of voltage ride through, per Protocols and Operating Guides. Specifically Operating Guide section 2.9. Automatic Voltage Regulator is included and can be operated in voltage control mode. Protocol section 3.15.3 & 3.15. Resource responds to changes in the voltage profile. Protocol section 3.15. Subsynchronous issues have been reviewed and resolved, if any.

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