DC2021-11-0039

Full title: Mandating the National Transmission Corporation as Small Grid System Operator in Specific Off-Grid Areas

Issued: November 2021 | By: Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi | Amends: DC2019-01-0001 Rule 7.1.2

Key Provisions

Mandates TransCo as Small Grid SO in 3 configurations: (a) multiple DUs + HV + multiple GenCos; (b) one DU + HV + multiple GenCos; (c) one DU + MV + multiple GenCos; DU remains SO in single-DU, single-GenCo MV configurations [DC2021-11-0039, Rule 3, 2021-11]
NPC-SPUG or ERC-determined entity serves as SO for other off-grid areas not covered by the above [DC2021-11-0039, §3.3, 2021-11]
TransCo must submit Small Grid SO Implementation Plan (60-day deadline) + 5-year CAPEX/OPEX program; updated annually, integrated into MEDP [DC2021-11-0039, Rule 4, 2021-11]
TransCo establishes SGCC (Small Grid Control Center) and SO Technical Committee (SO manager + DU/NEA/NPC/user reps) [DC2021-11-0039, §§6.6–6.7, 2021-11]
Optional DU assistance: optimal generation expansion planning, IIDP, UC-ME rationalization, UC-ME subsidy claim verification, interconnection readiness [DC2021-11-0039, Rule 5, 2021-11]
ERC must develop supporting rules within 120 days [DC2021-11-0039, Rule 8, 2021-11]
Transitional: existing SOs submit phase-out plans to TransCo within 30 days; continue operating until TransCo assumes [DC2021-11-0039, Rule 9, 2021-11]
Technical standards: PSGG (ERC Res. 15/2013) and PSGDP (ERC Res. 15/2014)

Created: Small Grid System Operator (SGSO) Framework
Updated: National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) (expanded SGSO section, added DC2021-11-0039 source, added small-grid-so related link)
Updated: meta/index.md
Updated: meta/sources-index.md
Updated: meta/ocr-queue.md