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, 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.
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, 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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