NPRR #1251 · Revision Request

NPRR1251 Updated FFSS Fuel Replacement Costs Recovery Process

Approved sponsor ERCOT posted 2024-08-28 ercot.com

ReasonGeneral system and/or process improvement(s)

Created2024-09-12

Approved2025-03-13

Sections Affected

3.14.5 and 6.6.14.1

Summary

This Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) implements several improvements to Firm Fuel Supply Service (FFSS) fuel cost recovery process. Specific changes include: Clarifying that Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs) representing FFSS Resources (FFSSRs) are able to restock reserved fuel using existing fuel inventories in storage to accelerate the restocking of fuel or based on new purchases. For fuel restocking using existing fuel inventories, the Firm Fuel Supply Service Fuel Replacement Cost may be based on: New fuel purchases made within 30 days after ERCOT approves the restock of the burned fuel as described in paragraph (5) of Section 3.14.5, Firm Fuel Supply Service; or the Fuel Oil Index Price (FOP) for the Operating Day the QSE received approval to restock fuel, which includes $0.05/gallon to cover the cost of transportation.

Timeline

Aug 28 '24
PRSFiled by ERCOT
- 1251NPRR-01 Updated FFSS Fuel Replacement Costs Recovery Process 082824 Aug 28 '24 · Revision Request
- 1251NPRR-02 Impact Analysis 082824 Aug 28 '24 · Staff Report
Sep 12 '24
PRS PRS Meeting
PRSDeferred/Tabled Tabled Referred → WMS
“To table NPRR1251 and refer the issue to WMS” — Passed

→ PRS for consideration

Motion Carries 7–0 roll call
Oct 7 '24
WMS WMS Meeting - Webex Only
Motion Carries 7.5–0 roll call

“To request PRS continue to table NPRR1251 for further review by the RCWG”
- 1251NPRR-03 PRS Ballot 091224 Sep 16 '24 · Revision Request Ballot
- 1251NPRR-04 PRS Report 091224 Sep 16 '24 · Committee Report
Oct 17 '24
PRS PRS Meeting
- 1251NPRR-05 WMS Ballot 100724 Oct 8 '24 · Revision Request Ballot
- 1251NPRR-06 WMS Comments 100824 Oct 8 '24 · Revision Request Comments
Nov 6 '24
Listed without action at 3 meetings (Nov 6 '24 – Nov 15 '24)
- WMS Meeting Nov 6 '24
- PRS Meeting Nov 14 '24
- RCWG Meeting - Webex Only Nov 15 '24
Dec 4 '24
WMS WMS Meeting
Motion Carries 7.5–0 roll call

“To endorse NPRR1251 as revised by WMS”
Dec 12 '24
PRS PRS Meeting
PRSRecommended for Approval Recommended for approval Amended by the Dec 5 '24 WMS comments
“To recommend approval of NPRR1251 as amended by the 12/5/24 WMS comments” — Passed

→ PRS for Impact Analysis consideration

Motion Carries 6–0 (1 abstain) roll call
- 1251NPRR-07 WMS Ballot 120424 Dec 5 '24 · Revision Request Ballot
- 1251NPRR-08 WMS Comments 120524 Dec 5 '24 · Revision Request Comments
Jan 15 '25
PRS PRS Meeting
PRSRecommended for Approval Recommended for approval Forwarded → TAC
“To endorse and forward to TAC the 12/12/24 PRS Report and 8/28/24 Impact Analysis for NPRR1251” — Passed

→ TAC for consideration

Motion Carries 7–0 (1 abstain) roll call
- 1251NPRR-09 PRS Ballot 121224 Dec 16 '24 · Revision Request Ballot
- 1251NPRR-10 PRS Report 121224 Dec 16 '24 · Committee Report
Jan 22 '25
TAC TAC Meeting - Webex Only
TACRecommended for Approval Recommended for approval
“To recommend approval of NPRR1251 as recommended by PRS in the 1/15/25 PRS Report” — Passed

→ Board for consideration

Motion Passes 28–0 roll call
- 1251NPRR-11 PRS Ballot 011525 Jan 16 '25 · Revision Request Ballot
- 1251NPRR-12 PRS Report 011525 Jan 16 '25 · Committee Report
Feb 4 '25
BOARD Board of Directors Meeting
BOARDRecommended for Approval Recommended for approval
“To recommend approval of NPRR1251 as recommended by TAC in the 1/22/25 TAC Report” — Passed

→ PUCT for consideration
- 1251NPRR-13 TAC Ballot 012225 Jan 23 '25 · Revision Request Ballot
- 1251NPRR-14 TAC Report 012225 Jan 23 '25 · Committee Report
Mar 13 '25
PUCT
PUCTApproved Approved
“To approve NPRR1251 and accompanying ERCOT Market Impact Statement as presented in Project No. 54445, Review of Protocols Adopted by the Independent Organization” — Passed
- 1251NPRR-15 Board Report 020425 Feb 6 '25 · Committee Report
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Posted since the last meeting
- 1251NPRR-16 PUCT Report 031325 Mar 17 '25 · Committee Report