Topic:"Renewable Energy" in M12717

This section includes the modified terms that will be included in the NERC Glossary of Terms to be used in NERC Reliability Standards upon applicable regulatory approval. The terms proposed below are intended to be used in NERC Reliability...

AI summary This section outlines modified terms to be included in the NERC Glossary of Terms for use in NERC Reliability Standards, specifically for Category 2 Generator Owners and Generator Operators, pending regulatory approval.

Any comments regarding this glossary should be reported to the NERC Help Desk. Select "Standards" from the "Service" drop-down menu and "Other" from the Standards Subcategory drop-down menu. Subject to Enforcement Automatic Time Error Corr...

AI summary The text discusses the Automatic Time Error Correction (ATEC) component added to the Reporting ACE equation for the Western Interconnection, aimed at correcting Time Error by continuously paying back Primary Inadvertent Interchange. Key parameters such as Lmax, ε10, Y, H, Bi, and Bs are defined and explained in the context of frequency bias settings and energy payback.

2 FERC approved the WECC Tier One Reliability Standards in the Order Approving Regional Reliability Standards for the Western Interconnection and Directing Modifications, 119 FERC ¶ 61,260 (June 8, 2007). In that Order, FERC directed WECC...

AI summary FERC approved the WECC Tier One Reliability Standards in an order dated June 8, 2007, directing WECC to address inconsistencies between regional definitions and the NERC Glossary when developing permanent replacements.

3 FERC approved the WECC Tier One Reliability Standards in the Order Approving Regional Reliability Standards for the Western Interconnection and Directing Modifications, 119 FERC ¶ 61,260 (June 8, 2007). In that Order, FERC directed WECC...

AI summary FERC approved the WECC Tier One Reliability Standards in 2007, directing WECC to address inconsistencies between regional definitions and the NERC Glossary. Replacement standards were filed with FERC in 2009 to address these shortcomings.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL I Request IR - I 2 The Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Market Report 2025 submitted by NS Power (M12725), 3 currently lists only NS Power and Alternative Resource Energy Authority (AREA) as generation 4 market participan...

AI summary The document highlights discrepancies in the Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Market Report 2025, noting that it lists only NS Power and AREA as generation market participants despite the presence of independent power producers. It also discusses the transition of NERC roles to the IESO-NS and mentions upcoming requirements under the More Access to Energy Act.

Request IR-1: - The Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Market Report 2025 submitted by NS Power (M12725), - currently lists only NS Power and Alternative Resource Energy Authority (AREA) as generation - market participant, as shown on page...

AI summary The document highlights discrepancies in the 2025 Wholesale Market Report, which lists only NS Power and AREA as generation participants despite numerous independent producers connected to the transmission system. It also addresses the transition of NERC roles to IESO-NS and regulatory requirements under the upcoming More Access to Energy Act, requesting clarifications on entity registrations and compliance.

Dear Parties: M12717 – North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Quarterly Application for Approval of Reliability Standards – Fourth Quarter 2025 M12882 – North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Quarterly Application for...

AI summary The Board is reviewing two NERC applications related to reliability standards and glossary amendments, which may impact wind farms and battery energy storage systems in Nova Scotia. These changes could require additional entities to register with NERC as Generator Owners or Operators.

According to information obtained from the IESO-Nova Scotia the following existing IBRs might fit the new Category 2 criteria: Plant Name Resource Type Gross Nameplate Rating (MVA) Voltage at Point of Interconnection (kV) 102V-Ellershouse...

AI summary The document lists several existing Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) in Nova Scotia that may qualify under the new Category 2 criteria. These include wind farms and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with details such as plant names, resource types, and technical specifications.

Also, there are several planned IBRs that might be captured by the new definitions: Plant Name Resource Type Gross Nameplate Rating (MVA) Voltage at Point of Interconnection (kV) GO/GOP Category IR574 Ellershouse III Wind 66.72 138 2 IR597...

AI summary The text lists several planned Inverter Base Resources (IBRs), primarily wind and battery energy storage systems (BESS), along with their specifications such as nameplate ratings, voltage levels, and interconnection categories. These resources are part of a regulatory proceeding and are referenced in Exhibit N-2, page 5 of matter M12717.

Existing / Planned Plant Name Resource Type Contact Information Existing 102V-Ellershouse Wind Name: Email: Phone: Existing IR 673-Benjamin Mill Wind Wind Name: Email: Existing\ IR 762-Minas Highlands Wind Wind Name: Email: Existing 98V-Gu...

AI summary The document lists existing and planned wind and battery energy storage facilities in Nova Scotia, including contact information for each. It also references regulatory filings related to the approval of reliability standards by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.