NPRR1316  Implement an Annual ERCOT RFI Process to Gather Information Related to Retirement and Mothballing Plans of Select Resources

This Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) adds an annual requirement for any Resource Entity that owns or operates a thermal generating unit that is identified by ERCOT, through the use of a screening model, to be at risk of being retired or mothballed, and which has not yet already been listed in a Notice of Suspension of Operations form, to respond a request for information from ERCOT. As part of the annual requirement, the Resource Entity will receive a request for information from ERCOT of public or non-public retirement or mothball plans, as well as likelihood of retirement or mothballing if there are no such public or non-public plans. As specified in the NPRR, a Resource Entity will have 30 days to respond to the request for information, and all responses provided will be considered Protected Information under Section 1.3.1.1, Items Considered Protected Information.