Request Summary
Loads Transfer between Forward Showing and Operations
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Description Of Issue
The WRAP methodology holds the Load Responsible Entity (LRE) accountable for load from Forward Showing through Operations, even when contractual agreements exist for another party to serve that load in real-time. This discrepancy means WRAP calculations don't reflect real-world load service arrangements, misaligning responsibility and uncertainty calculations, particularly in the operational window. How these loads are served in a world with Day Ahead Markets should also be considered.
Proposed Solution
Modify the WRAP methodology to allow the LRE to hold responsibility in the Forward Showing (planning responsibilities) but shift the load responsibility to the load's BA during the Operations program. This ‘Transfer’ of load would align Load Service Responsibility with what has been contracted for in real-time operations. The uncertainty in the sharing calculation would also shift, aligning with actual delivery.
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Benefits
This change will more accurately align the Program with how loads are served in reality. Allowing a Transfer of load would align WRAP Operations Program calculations with real-time operations for participants with existing contracts. This ensures Operations Program uncertainty aligns with the party serving the load in the operating hour, while the LRE remains responsible for all forward planning requirements. Aligning deliveries with the BA the load resides in will also help to realign the Program with how load will be served in future Day Ahead Markets.
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