RSC meeting Note Feb 26, 2008
February 26, 2008
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
7620 Metro Center Drive
Austin, Texas 78744
Conference Call Information
Dial-in Number: 512.225.7282 | Conference Code: 2666
WebEx Information: N/A
Administrative
1. Introduction and Attendance
Rick Keetch welcomed the attendees to the meeting.
The attendees were as follows:
|Name |Company |Present |Called- In |
| | | | |
|Dale Bodden |CenterPoint Energy |x | |
|Farzaneh Tafreshi |Texas RE |x | |
|Rick Keetch |Reliant Energy |x | |
|Robert Kelly |Brazos Electric |x | |
|Paul Johnson |AEP |x | |
|Paul Gabba |Dow Chemical Company |x | |
|Brian D. Bartos |Bandera Electric Coop |x | |
|Les Barrow |CPS Energy |x | |
|Joel Firestone |Direct Energy |x | |
|Frank Owens |Texas Municipal Power Agency |x | |
|Laurie Pappas |Office of Public Utility Counsel |x | |
|Matt Samsel |Exelon Generation |x | |
|Darrell Scruggs |Calpine Corp. |x | |
|Cesar Seymour |Suez Energy Marketing |x | |
|Read Comstock |Strategic Energy |x | |
|Steve Myers |ERCOT |x | |
|Jerry Ward |Luminant Energy |x | |
|Larry Brusseau |MRO |x | |
|Laura Elsenpeter |MRO |x | |
|Tom Jackson |Austin Energy |x | |
|Liz Jones |Oncor |x | |
|Bruce Wertz |Texas Independent Energy Operating Co. | | |
|Tom Foreman |LCRA |x | |
|Eric Schwbert |BP |x | |
|Michael Donnell |City of Garland | |x |
|Eddie Kolitz |CES Energy Solutions | |x |
|Elaine Conces |Texas RE |x | |
| | | | |
2. Antitrust Admonition
The Texas RE Anti-Trust Admonition (Admonition) was displayed for the members. Rick Keetch reminded the committee that it is both Texas Regional Entity (RE) and ERCOT policy to obey the antitrust laws and to avoid all conduct that unreasonably restrains competition.
3. Approval of Minutes
Rick Keetch moved to approve the draft meeting minutes from the January 29, 2008 meeting as posted. Brian Bartos seconded the motion. RSC unanimously approved the minutes as posted. All Market Segments were present for the vote.
RSC Discussions and Activities
1. Presentations
• Texas RE Standards Development Process Overview
Farzaneh Tafreshi presented an overview of the regional standards development process.
Various subjects regarding the RBB, Ballot Pool, SDT responsibilities and voting methodologies were discussed. Rick Keetch and Dale Bodden along with other team members offered explanations to help clarify concerns.
• Demo: Reliability Standard Tracking Application
Larry Brusseau Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) Standards Manager started his proceeded with a brief presentation about MRO Regional Reliability Standards. He then demonstrated the capabilities of the Standards Tracking Tool software from a user’s point of view. This tool is currently used by MRO and RFC as a means to track the various stages of the regional standards development. The tool also has the capability to automate the stakeholders voting process.
Elaine Conces, Texas RE IT Manager was present to answer questions brought up by the attendees. Elaine mentioned March 17 to be the tentative launch date for the software. A Market Notice and Texas RE announcement will be distributed to notify the stakeholders of this event.
Texas RE staff and MRO continue to work closely to ensure the software will be user friendly and intuitive. They also offer help manuals and other help tools as needed to assist with any upcoming issues.
2. Review of NERC SDT for Sufficient ERCOT-Region Representation
Frank Owens had initiated an effort to identify ERCOT market participants who are currently participating on various NERCT SDT projects.
This list will be posted on the “Key Documents” section of RSC February 26 meeting.
3. Report to ROS
Rick Keetch reported that RSC and ROS are in communication regarding the nomination of standards drafting tem to work on SAR-001.
Rick explained that Farzaneh Tafreshi has sent an announcement to solicit nominations for the Standards Drafting team. The list has been forwarded to ROS Chair (Paul Rocha) and Vice-Chair (Randy Jones). ROS will discuss the SDT nominees during the March meeting. Please refer to the ERCOT Calendar for details on the ROS agenda.
4. Miscellaneous Discussions
The members shared and discussed topics such as the “Mapping of the NERC standards with the existing ERCOT Market Rules”, the existing Regional Reliability Standards projects to are to be developed in support of NERC continent wide standards and possible future activities.
Les Barrow inquired about the best approach to resolve governance issues such as modification to the Standards Development Process.
5. Action Items
|Action Items |Status: |Assigned To: |
| |Open |Farzaneh Tafreshi |
|Find text regarding modification to the SDP | | |
| |Open |Farzaneh Tafreshi |
|Post addition documents for Feb 26 | | |
| |Closed |Farzaneh Tafreshi/ Frank Owens |
|Compile a list of NERC DT members to review for possible gaps | | |
|in regional representation | | |
| |Closed | |
|Post SAR | |Farzaneh Tafreshi |
|Initiate the request to ROS for assemble DT for SAR-001 (ISO | | |
|voting) | | |
|Initiate the request to confirm Chair and Vice chair from BOD |Closed |Farzaneh Tafreshi |
6. Next Meeting: March 25, 2008.
More information about the meeting location to follow
7. Adjourn
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