Wind Operations Task Force Recommendation to ROS, 15 May 2008
Question #5: Compliance / Performance Measures -- 24/7 communication must be available for TSP to reach wind generators 
Consensus view:  The WOTF has drafted a list of metrics for consideration.  However, some of these metrics cover specifics that have been only covered by vague references in historical IA’s, and selected capability might not currently be fully available.  Full implementation would necessitate either some grandfathering allowance or a phase-in period.  These issues will need to be vetted by an ERCOT market participant body with a voting structure and a PRR will need to be drafted.  The Operating Procedures that will need to be modified have not been identified.

The WOTF presents the list of metrics to ROS for their consideration, and will close this question upon approval.

List of Metrics
The following requirements for generation operators are proposed in order to continuously support the reliable operation of the ERCOT system:
1) Adjust voltage set point	5 minutes to change injection point voltage value using necessary means (e.g. capacitor or reactor switching, LTC tap, generator setpoint) in normal operating conditions
2) Adjust reactive output 	Same as No. 1.
3) Adjust MW output 	Response times as defined in the applicable ERCOT Protocols
4) Switch breaker or switch 	15 minutes for devices that interconnect the facility to the transmission system
5) Tap LTC 	whatever is necessary to maintain compliance with item 1.
6) Start unit	10 minutes to begin start sequence
7) Shut down unit 	5 minutes to begin shutdown sequence
8) Blackstart Instructions 	5 minutes for available units
A phone number with 24 hour response is available to ERCOT and the TSP registered for the facility at which the TSP and ERCOT can always get response as listed above.