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AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR
NO. DC2021-06-0013 ON THE FRAMEWORK GOVERNING THE TEST AND
COMMISSIONING OF GENERATION FACILITIES FOR ENSURING READINESS TO
DELIVER ENERGY TO THE GRID OR DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

WHEREAS, on 03 June 2021, the Department of Energy (DOE) promulgated
Department Circular (DC) No. DC2021-06-0013 providing the general framework which
governs the Test and Commissioning of Embedded Generating Facilities to be
undertaken by distribution utilities (DUs) in accordance with the provisions thereof;

WHEREAS, on 01 February 2023, the Philippine Independent Power Producers
Association, Inc. wrote a letter to the DOE raising concern on the requirements of
Clearance to Energize (CTE) by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
(NGCP), which causes delay in the commercial operation of Embedded Generators
particularly due to the duplication of tests conducted during the period of Test and
Commissioning;

WHEREAS, the above concerns were also raised by different Embedded Generating
Facility proponents causing significant delays in the commercial operations of the
Embedded Generators;

WHEREAS, the DOE revisited the procedures in the issuance by the Transmission
Network Provider (TNP) of the CTE, vis-a-vis the Test and Commissioning procedures
of DUs in the issuance of Final Certificate of Approval to Connect (FCATC) and deems
it necessary to amend DC No. DC2021-06-0013 to eliminate duplication of documentary
requirements and/or processes in the conduct of Test and Commissioning for Embedded
Generators;

WHEREAS, the DOE, after reviewing the same, deems it important and necessary to
issue the proposed amendments in order to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the
Embedded Generators, the host DU, the Generation Companies directly connected to
the Grid and the TNP;

WHEREAS, the DOE drafted the proposed amendments to DC No. DC2021-06-0013,
posted the same on the DOE website on 27 July 2023 and conducted the following public
consultations on various dates to solicit comments and recommendations on the matter:

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Energy Center, Rizal Drive cor. 34th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines 1632
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479-2900

Website: http://www.doe.gov.ph; E-mail: infocenter@doe.gov.ph

BAGONG PILIPINAS
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WHEREAS, the DOE recognized the necessity to modify other specific provisions of DC
No. DC2021-06-0013 to streamline processes and address the obligation of Generation
Companies to adhere to the DOE approved guidelines on dispatch protocol and
nomination of capacities after the issuance of FCATC and pending issuance of the
Certificate of Compliance (COC) by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

NOW, THEREFORE, the DOE, pursuant to its authority under Republic Act No. 9136 or
the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 and its implementing rules and
regulations hereby adopts, issues, and promulgates the following amendments to DC
No. DC2021-06-0013:

Section 1. Section 1. General Principles is hereby amended as follows:

1.1 No Generation Company and its Generation Facility/ies shall commercially operate
and participate in the WESM unless it has secured a COC from the ERC.
Notwithstanding, the Generation Company and its Generation Facility/ies, under or
have completed Test and Commissioning, as defined in this Circular, may be
allowed to operate, and be compensated subject to the provisions of this Circular,
and without prejudice to the ERC authority over the issuance and enforcement of
the COC.

XXX XXX XXX

Section 2. Section 3. Definition of Terms is hereby amended as follows:
XXX XXX XXX

i) “Test and Commissioning” refers to the conduct of procedures to determine and certify
that a Generation Facility was connected to the grid in accordance with the Philippine
Grid Code (PGC), Philippine Distribution Code (PDC) and/or other relevant guidelines
and specifications, as applicable, and to determine readiness to deliver energy to Grid
or distribution network for the purpose of securing a COC from the ERC.

For the purpose of this policy, Test and Commissioning includes the conduct of capability
tests as specified in the PGC, PDC and other relevant issuances such as the Grid
Compliance Test and Ancillary Services Capability Test and all other activities which
require synchronization to the Grid or distribution network.

XXX XXX XXX

Section 3. Section 4. General Test and Commissioning Procedures and its Annexes
(attached Annexes A and B) hereby amended as follows:

4.1 XXX XXX XXX

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4.2 Procedures Before Test and Commissioning

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.3

The Generation Company shall submit its application for the conduct of Test and
Commissioning at least three (3) months before its target date thereof to the
following:

4.2.1.1 The SO and TNP with respect to a grid-connected Generation Facility;
and

4.2.1.2 The DU, copy furnished the SO and TNP, with respect to Embedded
Generator.

XXX XXX XXX

Within twenty (20) calendar days from the submission of complete requirements
by the Generation Company, the relevant Network Service Provider (NSP) shall
issue a Provisional Certificate of Authority to Connect (PCATC) indicating the start
and end date of Test and Commissioning not exceeding the maximum period
specified in Section 4.1.2 of this Circular. The requirements shall include the
following:

4.2.3.1 Scheduled date of Test and Commissioning, as coordinated by the
Generation Company with the following:

4.2.3.1.1 SO and TNP for grid-connected Generation Facilities; and
4.2.3.1.2 DU for Embedded Generators and SO for the purposes of
submission of security limit to the MO.

4.2.3.2 For Generation Facility/ies not applying under Feed-in-Tariff (FIT)
system: Certification under Oath that Electromechanical Completion
has been achieved by the Generation Company;

4.2.3.3 For Generation Facility/ies applying under FIT system: Endorsement
by the DOE confirming Electromechanical Completion in accordance
with Department Circular No. DC2013-05-0009;

4.2.3.4 Proof of WESM Registration for the conduct of the Test and
Commissioning issued by the MO; and

4.2.3.5 Other requirements as may be determined by the TNP or the DU for
Embedded Generator pursuant to their respective guidelines.

To this end, the Generation Company shall be responsible for ensuring the timely
application for obtaining the above requirements to ensure the scheduled date of
Test and Commissioning will not be compromised. Likewise, concerned agencies
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4.2.6

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or entities shall ensure timely issuance of above requirements to the Generation
Company in accordance with their applicable guidelines.

Within three (3) working days upon receipt the Generation Company shall furnish
a copy of the PCATC to the following:

4.2.41. The MO and SO with respect to a grid-connected Generation
Facility/ies; and
4.2.4.2 The MO, SO and the TNP with respect to an Embedded Generator.

For the conduct of Test and Commissioning, no injection to the grid or distribution
network shall be allowed without a valid PCATC.

The Generation Company shall be responsible for coordinating with the TNP or
the DU as applicable or third-party testing entity that will conduct the Test and
Commissioning to ensure the Generation Facility/ies availability for the duration
of the Test and Commissioning period indicated in the PCATC.

4.3 Procedures During Test and Commissioning

4.3.1 XXX XXX XXX

XXX XXX XXX

4.3.1.1 The concerned DU shall witness the Test and Commissioning activities
of Embedded Generators to be undertaken by a third-party testing
entity. The DU or TNP may also conduct the Test and Commissioning
activities once the EG has exhausted all efforts and failed to secure the
services of a third-party testing entity. Provided that, if the DU is not
capable of conducting such Test and Commissioning activity, then the
TNP may conduct the Test and Commissioning activity.

The DU shall coordinate with the SO in case of any Test and
Commissioning activity that has material impact within its distribution
network, which may result in material impact to Grid operations.

XXX XXX XXX

XXX XXX XXX

4.4

4.4.1

Procedures After Test and Commissioning

Within fourteen (14) calendar days, after completion of the conduct of Test and
Commissioning, the TNP, DU or third-party testing entity shall evaluate the results
and validate the readiness of the Generation Facility to deliver energy to the Grid
or distribution network.

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4.4.3

4.4.4

4.4.5

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In case the test was conducted by a third-party, the evaluation results shall be
provided by the Generation Company to the TNP or the DU for the issuance of
the Final Certificate of Approval to Connect (FCATC). Similarly, in case the TNP
conducted the test for EGs, the TNP shall provide the evaluation results to the
concerned DU for the latter's issuance of the FCATC.

For clarity, the TNP or the DU shall require only technical requirements that are
discussed and disclosed to the Generation Company during the conduct and
approval process of System Impact and Facilities Study (for TNP) or Distribution
Impact and Distribution Asset Study (for DU).

Within seven (7) calendar days after the completion of the evaluation of test
results validating the Generation Facility’s capability and readiness to deliver
energy to the grid or distribution network, whichever comes first, the relevant NSP
shall issue the FCATC to the Generation Company signifying successful conduct
of Test and Commissioning and that the Generation Facility can operate in
accordance with applicable parameters of the PGC or PDC:

4.4.2.1. the TNP for a grid-connected Generation Facilities, for avoidance of
doubt, TNP may release a separate equivalent document to FCATC
(i.e. NGCP Certificate of Compliance to PGC and OATS Rules) for grid-
connected Generation Facilities; and

4.4.2.2 the DU for Embedded Generators.
XXX XXX XXX
XXX XXX XXX

The ERC, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of the FCATC and
satisfaction of other applicable requirements, shall issue the COC to the
Generation Company with respect to its Generation Facility. The ERC shall furnish
a copy of the same to the MO and publish a list thereof on the ERC website on a
monthly basis.

Pending the issuance of the COC by the ERC, a Generation Company that has
been issued with a FCATC may be allowed to continue to operate, be dispatched,
and compensated pursuant to the provisions of this Circular, unless the ERC
issues an Order for the Generation Company's immediate cessation and
disconnection from the grid.

For this purpose, the Generation Company which has been issued a F CATC, shall
be dispatched and compensated in the following manner:

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4.4.5.1. For Variable Renewable Energy and Must-Dispatch Generating Units, the
Generation Company shall submit its projected output to the MO and shall
comply with applicable forecast accuracy standards;

4.4.5.2.For Priority Dispatch Generating Units, the Generation Company shall
submit its projected output to the MO and shall comply with applicable
dispatch conformance standards; and

4.4.5.3.For scheduled generating units and energy storage systems, the
Generation Company shall submit to the MO its offer prices and
quantities, and shall comply with the applicable dispatch conformance
standards, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the WESM
Rules and Market Manuals.

Projected output and day-ahead nominations shall be submitted through
the MO's Market Participant Interface, which, as necessary, may be
revised by the Generation Company near real-time.

All Generation Companies with FCATC but with pending issuance of COC, who
submitted day ahead projected output or nomination shall be monitored by the
Enforcement and Compliance Office and be subject to imposition of financial
penalties.

In cases when the energy injection of the concerned Generation Companies
significantly deviates from their projected output or day- ahead nomination and
poses threat to system security, the SO shall implement the WESM re-dispatch
process, pursuant to the WESM Rules and Market Manuals.

All energy injected by Generation Companies with FCATC but with pending
issuance of COC may be declared as bilateral quantities while spot quantities
shall be paid at WESM prices. The declaration of BCQ by the Generation
Company in the WESM shall be without prejudice to the ERC's authority to
approve the corresponding Power Supply Agreement of the Generation

Company with the DU governing the collection of pass-through generation
charges.

XXX XXX XXX
4.5 XXX XXX XXX
XXX XXX XXX
4.6 XXX XXX XXX
XXX XXX XXX

4.7.1 Unsatisfactory Test and Commissioning Results Upon Evaluation

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4.7.1.1. In case of unsatisfactory Test and Commissioning results arising from
technical issues internal to the Generation Facility, the TNP or the DU may
extend the validity of the PCATC for a period of not more than one (1) month
from the evaluation of the results, subject to availability of a Test and
Commissioning schedule, as confirmed by the TNP or DU. The Generation
Company shall advise the MO of the extension of PCATC.

XXX XXX XXX

Section 5. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section or provision of this DC is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected shall remain valid and
subsisting.

Section 6. Repealing Clause. Any DC or issuance, contrary to or inconsistent with this
DC is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

Section 7. Effectivity. This DC shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. A copy of this DC shall
be filed with the University of the Philippines Law Center — Office of National
Administrative Register (UPLC-ONAR).

Issued on JUL J | 2024 at the DOE, Energy Center, Rizal Drive cor. 34'" Street,

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila. j

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ANNEX A

FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES

- Responsible
Entity

Generation

Company

Generation
Company

Generation
Company

Transmission
Network
Provider (TNP)

Procedures

Notify SO and TNP of target date of
Test and Commissioning (T&C) and
Submission of Application for the
conduct of T&C

Achievement of Electromechanical
Completion

Submit complete requirements for
issuance of Provisional Certificate of
Approval to Connect (PCATC)

Issue PCATC to Generation Company

‘Maximum Timeline

3 months prior to
target date of Test and
Commissioning

Prior the application
for Provisional
Certificate of Approval
to Connect (PCATC)

At least 23 days before
the conduct of Test
and Commissioning
Schedule

Within 20 calendar

days from submission

of complete
requirements

Requirements/Remarks

Actual — schedule of Test and
Commissioning shall be subject to
confirmation of all concerned entities.
Resource availability for VRE resources
should be considered.

For FIT applicants, they shall request for
DOE’s validation

. Scheduled date of Test and
Commissioning, as coordinated with
TNP and SO*

. Certification attesting
Electromechanical Completion’

. Other proof of WESM Registration
issued by the MO

. Requirements as may be determined by
the TNP

1 Generation Company shall be responsible to ensure timely application for obtaining the above requirements to ensure scheduled date of T&C will not be compromised.

2 For Generation Facilities not applying under the FIT system:

Certification under oath that Electromechanical Completion has been achieved by the Generation Company

For Generation Facilities applying under the FIT system: Endorsement by the DOE confirming Electromechanical Completion in accordance with Department Circular No. DC2013-05-0009

Department Circular No. DC.

NETWORK

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FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES

Responsible

Entity | | |

Generation Within 3 working days

Company Furnish copy of PCATC to MO andSO- ==> 8) upon receipt of the
and TNP PCATC

Procedures ae Ag | Maximum Timeline - Requirements/Remarks

Testing Entity + 2 months _ (initial| For the conduct of Test and
TNP + System conduct) Commissioning, no injection to the Grid or
Operator (SO) distribution network shall be allowed
(witness) Can 1 month (extension) without a valid Provisional CATC.
T&C be
completed For duration of T&C:
within PCATC *SO shall submit overriding constraints
validity * 4 . ‘
sated Any injected or withdrawn energy during
T&C of a Generation Facility, less any
completed tie repeaTe energy offtake from a bilateral contract
conduct of Test and : counterparty, shall be settled at WESM
expired? .
prices.
The MO shall notify the Generation
Company fifteen (15) calendar days prior
the date of expiry of the PCATC.

The DU or TNP may also conduct the Test
and Commissioning activities once the EG
has exhausted all efforts and failed to
secure the services of a third-party testing
entity. Provided that, if the DU is not
capable of conducting such Test and
Commissioning activity, then the TNP may
conduct the Test and Commissioning
activity.

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FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES

Responsible
Entity

Cease imposition of
overriding constraints

Market

Operator (MO) Disallow BCQ

declaration and cease
WESM payments for
energy injection

TNP or Third-

Procedures | Maximum Timeline | -Requirements/Remarks

Immediately As per DC2022-05-0015
Cease imposition of
overriding constraints

Immediately As per DC2022-05-0015

Disallow BCQ
declaration and cease
WESM payments for
energy injection

Within 14 calendar

party testing Evaluate the results and validate the readiness to days after completion
entity deliver energy to the Grid Network, as applicable. of the conduct of T&C

GenCo ready to
deliver energy to
the Grid?

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FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES

Responsible
Entity
Generation
Company

Procedures

Submit requirements to the TNP for
issuance of Final Certificate of
Approval to Connect (FCATC)

Issue FCATC to Generation Company
and

Furnish a copy of FCATC to the ERC,
MO and SO

Continue enforcement of overriding

VRE and MDGUs -submits projected output
PDGU -submits day-ahead nominations
Scheduled Generating Units and ESS -submits offer prices
and quantities, with due consideration of its maximum
available capacity

Department Circular No. DC

Maximum Timeline

Within 7 calendar days
from the satisfactory
evaluation of the
results and GenCo’s
complete submission
of requirements
Within 3 calendar days
from the issuance to
the GenCo

Requirements/Remarks

As may be required by TNP

As per DC2022-05-0015

As per DC2022-05-0015

MDGU- Must Dispatch Generating Units
PDGU-Priority Dispatch Generating Units
ESS-Energy Storage Systems

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FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES

- Responsible |
_ Entity
Generation
Company

~ Requirements/Remarks

Procedures — Maximum Timeline

As may be required by ERC
Submit complete requirements for

Certificate of Compliance (COC) to ERC

Within 60 calendar
days

As per DC2022-05-0015

Issue COC to Generation Company

Generation
Company

Within 3 working days

Submit COC to MO and SO

Within 15 calendar
days

Effectivity of the new WESM registration
in the MPI! shall be within eight (8)
calendar days from approval.

Reflect WESM Registration as under
Commercial Operations and grant
access to the MPI

Within 8 calendar days

Effectivity of new WESM Registration
in the MPI

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FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES

_ Entity : :
Generation
Company
Granted an

extended PCATC Reset Process
already?

Generation
Company
Reason for non-
completion of
T&C?

Immediately
Issue extended PCATC to Generation
Company

Generation Immediately
Company Furnish MO, SO with the extended

PCATC

Department Circular No. DC.

Requirements/Remarks

If the validity of the PCATC has lapsed,
including the extended period of validity
duly approved by the TNP or DU, and the
Generation Facility failed to satisfy the
grid connectivity parameters required by
the PGC or PDC, the process for the
conduct of Test and Commissioning shall
be reset.

External Reasons
a) Grid network conditions
b) Force majeure events

Internal Reasons
a) Technical issues within Generation
Facility

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FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES

Responsible
Entity
TNP or third-
party testing
entity

Procedures Maximum Timeline a Requirements/Remarks

Evaluation
of results

Technical
Issues based on

Issues
identified
during T&C

Available
T&C schedule
within 1 month from
expiry of PCATC?

Immediately

Suspend validity of the PCATC

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FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES

Immediately

Responsible
Entity

Requirements/Remarks

Inform MO and SO that T&C was not
completed within prescribed period

Inform MO and SO that T&C was not
completed within prescribed period

Immediately

Disallow BCQ declaration and cease
WESM payments for energy injection

Immediately Cease imposition of overriding

Cease imposition of overriding

Generation
Company

At least 15 calendar
days before the target
date of reactivation of
PCATC

Secure new schedule of T&C from TNP
as coordinated with SO

Generation
Company

At least 15 calendar
days before the target
date of reactivation of
PCATC

Apply for reactivation of the PCATC

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FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES

Responsible —
- Entity

_ Procedures Requirements/ Remarks

Maximum Timeline

Immediately Subject to the following conditions:

Issue Reactivated PCATC

The Generation Company shall disclose to
the TNP, SO, MO and DU (for Embedded
Generators) of any changes in capacity
and capabilities of its Generation Facility.

The Generation Company shall secure
proof of Electromechanical Completion in
accordance with Section 4.2.4.2 or 4.2.4.3
reflecting the completion of the
modifications undertaken to _ the
Generation Facility and submit the same
to the TNP or DU.

The validity of the reactivated Provisional
CATC shall be in accordance with Section
4.7.1.1

Generation
Company

At least 15 calendar
days before the target
date of extension of
PCATC

Secure new schedule of T&C from TNP
as coordinated with SO

Generation
Company

At least 15 calendar
days before the target
date of reactivation of
PCATC

Apply for extension of the PCATC

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FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES

Immediately

Responsible

Entity Requirements/Remarks

Subject to the following conditions:

Issue Extended PCATC

The Generation Company shall disclose to
the TNP, SO, MO and DU (for Embedded
Generators) of any changes in capacity
and capabilities of its Generation Facility.
The Generation Company shall secure
proof of Electromechanical Completion in
accordance with Section 4.2.4.2 or 4.2.4.3
reflecting the completion of the
modifications undertaken to _ the
Generation Facility and submit the same
to the TNP or DU.

The validity of the reactivated Provisional
CATC shall be in accordance with Section
4.7.2.1

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FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

Responsible
Agency

Generation
Company

Procedures Maximum Timeline

- Requirements/ Remarks

Actual schedule of Test and
Commissioning shall be subject to
confirmation of all concerned entities.
Resource availability for VRE resources
should be considered.

3 months prior to
target date of Test and
Commissioning

Submission of Application to the DU
for the conduct of T&C and notify the
SO and TNP of target date of Test and
Commissioning (T&C) and

Generation
Company

Prior the application
for Provisional
Certificate of Approval
to Connect (PCATC)

For FIT applicants, they shall request for
DOE’s validation

Achievement of Electromechanical
Completion

Generation
Company

At least 23 days before
the conduct of Test
and Commissioning
Schedule

.Scheduled date of Test and
Commissioning, as coordinated with DU,

TNP and SO*

2. Certification attesting
Electromechanical Completion”

3.Other proof of WESM Registration
issued by the MO

4. Requirements as may be determined by

the DU.

Submit complete requirements for
issuance of Provisional Certificate of
Approval to Connect (PCATC)

Distribution
Utility (DU)

Within 20 calendar
days from submission
of complete
requirements

Issue PCATC to Generation Company

—_———_—

1 Generation Company shall be responsible to ensure timely application for obtaining the above requirements to ensure scheduled date of T&C will not be compromised.
2 For Generation Facilities not applying under the FIT system: Certification under oath that Electromechanical Completion has been achieved by the Generation Company
For Generation Facilities applying under the FIT system: Endorsement by the DOE confirming Electromechanical Completion in accordance with Department Circular No. DC2013-05-0009

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ANNEX B
FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

Responsible

_ Agen ;

Generation Within 3 working days

Company Furnish copy of PCATC to MO and SO and TNP upon receipt of the
PCATC

Procedures Maximum Timeline | Requirements/Remarks

Testing Entity + 2 months (initial | For the conduct of Test and
DU + TNP + conduct) Commissioning, no injection to the Grid or

System distribution network shall be allowed
Operator (SO) B ) Conduct T8C 1 month (extension) without a valid Provisional CATC.
(witness)
For duration of T&C:
T&C be *SO shall submit over-riding constraints
completed *Any injected or withdrawn energy during
within PCATC T&C of a Generation Facility, less any
energy offtake from a bilateral contract
counterparty, shall be settled at WESM

completed the Is PCATC prices.

conduct of Test and expired? ; ;
Commissioning? The MO shall notify the Generation
Company fifteen (15) calendar days prior
the date of expiry of the PCATC.

The DU or TNP may also conduct the Test
and Commissioning activities once the EG
has exhausted all efforts and failed to
secure the services of a third-party testing
entity. Provided that, if the DU is not
capable of conducting such Test and
Commissioning activity, then the TNP may
conduct the Test and Commissioning
activity.

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ANNEX B
FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

Responsible

Procedures pk Maximum Timeline Requirements/Remarks —
Agency = Kiscd: Sens aa

immediately As per DC2022-05-0015
Cease imposition Cease imposition

of overriding of overriding

Market Immediately
Operator (MO) Disallow BCQ Disallow BCQ
declaration and cease declaration and cease
WESM payments for WESM payments for
energy injection energy injection

DU, TNP and/or Within 14 calendar | Evaluation results shall be provided to the
Third-party Evaluate the results and validate the days after completion | DU in case tests were conducted by a

testing entity readiness to deliver energy to the of the conduct of T&C_ | third-party testing entity or the TNP.
Grid/or Distribution Network, as
applicable.

TNP and/or DU,
as applicable

GenCo ready to
deliver energy?

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ANNEX B
FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

Responsible
Agency
Generation
Company Submit requirements to the DU for
issuance of Final Certificate of
Approval to Connect (FCATC)

Procedures

Issue FCATC to Generation Company
and

Furnish a copy of FCATC to the ERC,
MO and SO

Continue enforcement of overriding constraints

VRE and MDGUs -submits projected output
PDGU -submits day-ahead nominations
Scheduled Generating Units and ESS -
submits offer prices and quantities, with
due consideration of its maximum available

capacity

Maximum Timeline

Within 7 calendar days
from the satisfactory
evaluation of the
results and GenCo’s
complete submission
of requirements
Within 3 calendar days
from the issuance to
the GenCo

Requirements/Remarks

As may be required by DU

In case the TNP conducted the test, the
TNP shall provide the evaluation result to
the DU for the latter’s issuance of FCATC.

As per DC2022-05-0015

As per DC2022-05-0015

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ANNEX B
FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

Responsible —
_Agency

Generation
Company

Procedures

Maximum Timeline. -Requirements/Remarks

As may be required by ERC |

Submit complete requirements for
Certificate of Compliance (COC) to ERC

Within
days

60 calendar

Issue COC to Generation Company

Generation
Company

Within 3 working days

Submit COC to MO and SO

Within 15
days

calendar

Effectivity of the new WESM registration
in the MPI shall be within eight (8)
calendar days from approval.

Reflect WESM Registration as under
Commercial Operations and grant
access to the MPI

Within 8 calendar days

Effectivity of new WESM Registration
in the MPI

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ANNEX B
FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

x si - E "a % . . ie , .
Responsible Procedures Maximum Timeline Requirements/Remarks
Agency
Generation
Company

If the validity of the PCATC has lapsed,
including the extended period of validity
duly approved by the TNP or DU, and the
Generation Facility failed to satisfy the
grid connectivity parameters required by
the PGC or PDC, the process for the
conduct of Test and Commissioning shall
be reset.

Granted an
extended PCATC Reset Process
already?

External Reasons
a) Grid network conditions

a b) Force majeure events

Generation
Company
Reason for non-
Cc letion of
nMpecaa Internal Reasons
a) Technical issues within Generation

Facility

Immediately
Issue extended PCATC to Generation
Company

Generation Immediately

Company Furnish MO, SO with the extended

PCATC

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ANNEX B
FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

Responsible
Agency
DU, TNP or
third-party
testing entity

"Procedures "Maximum Timeline Requirements/Remarks

Technical
Issues based on

Evaluation
of results

Issues
identified
during T&C

Available
T&C schedule
within 1 month from
expiry of PCATC?

Immediately

Suspend validity of the PCATC

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ANNEX B
FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

Responsible

Procedures Maximum Timeline

Requirements/Remarks

Inform MO and SO that T&C was not
completed within prescribed period

Immediately

Inform MO and SO that T&C was not
completed within prescribed period

Immediately

Disallow BCQ declaration and cease
WESM payments for energy injection

Immediately Cease imposition of overriding

Cease imposition of overriding

Generation
Company

At least 15 calendar
days before the target
date of reactivation of
PCATC

Secure new schedule of T&C from DU
as coordinated with SO

Generation
Company

At least 15 calendar
days before the target
date of reactivation of
PCATC

Immediately

Apply for reactivation of the PCATC

Subject to the following conditions:

Issue Reactivated PCATC

The Generation Company shall disclose to the
TNP, SO, MO and DU (for Embedded
Generators) of any changes in capacity and
capabilities of its Generation Facility.

The Generation Company shall secure proof of
Electromechanical Completion in accordance
with Section 4.2.4.2 or 4.2.4.3 reflecting the

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ANNEX B
FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

Responsible
Agency

Procedures Maximum Timeline Requirements/Remarks

completion of the modifications undertaken to
the Generation Facility and submit the same to
the TNP or DU.

The validity of the reactivated Provisional
CATC shall be in accordance with Section
4.7.1.1

Generation
Company

At least 15 calendar days
before the target date of
extension of PCATC

Secure new schedule of T&C from DU
as coordinated with SO

Generation
Company

At least 15 calendar days
before the target date of
reactivation of PCATC

Apply for extension of the PCATC

Immediately Subject to the following conditions:

Issue Extended PCATC

The Generation Company shall disclose to the
TNP, SO, MO and DU (for Embedded
Generators) of any changes in capacity and
capabilities of its Generation Facility.

The Generation Company shall secure proof of
Electromechanical Completion in accordance
with Section 4.2.4.2 or 4.2.4.3 reflecting the
completion of the modifications undertaken to
the Generation Facility and submit the same to
the TNP or DU.

The validity of the reactivated Provisional
CATC shall be in accordance with Section
4.7.2.1

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NETWORK