Other Binding Documents List

The following are links to pages containing Other Binding Documents.

Annual Load Data Request The ALDR includes forecasted information necessary to allow for the timely development, design, and implementation of electric system plans needed to reliably supply customer requirements.
Application Form for EPS Metering Facility Temporary Exemption Form that is submitted to ERCOT to request a temporary exemption from Protocols for in service EPS Metering Facilities.
Block Load Transfer Registration This form is used to register Block Load Transfers. Any entity blocking load into or out of ERCOT for reliability reasons needs to complete a BLT.
Commercial Operations Market Guide The Commercial Operations Market Guide supplements the ERCOT protocols and describes the process through which ERCOT market data is translated into financial settlements in the ERCOT market.
Counter-Party Credit Application Form used by QSEs and CRRAHs to update, amend or correct information previously submitted to ERCOT.
Credit Formulas and Detail Whitepaper for the Day-Ahead Market and Congestion Revenue Rights Auction This document contains Credit Exposure Calculations for DAM Energy Bids, DAM Energy Offers, DAM Three-Part Offers, DAM PTP Obligations Bids, Ancillary Services Not self-arranged and CRR Auction. This document is effective upon implementation of NPRR430, Corrections Related to NPRR357, Revisions to Collateral Requirements Concerning CRR Auctions, and Clarification to Collateral Requirements.
CRR Account Holder Application Form Application for approval as a CRR account holder by ERCOT.
EILS Technical Requirements & Scope of Work Detailed procedures and requirements for QSEs and Loads providing EILS, specific to an EILS Contract Period.
EPS Metering Design Proposal The EPS Metering Design Proposal is the initial document required from a Transmission and/or Distribution Provider (TDSP), to obtain ERCOT approval of a proposed EPS Metering Facility design.
EPS Site Certification Form This is the form that the TDSP submits to ERCOT to document that the TDSP has certified an EPS Metering Facility in compliance with Protocols.
ERCOT Creditworthiness Standards The ERCOT Creditworthiness Standards are approved by the ERCOT Board of Directors and define the requirements by which ERCOT grants unsecured credit.
ERCOT Polled Settlement MDAS Configuration Form This is the form that the TDSP submits to ERCOT to document the information ERCOT needs to set the meter up in the ERCOT Data Acquisition System so that the EPS meter data can be retrieved and processed for the metering point.
ERO Fee Guide The ERO Fee Assessment and Collection Guide is a document that describes the calculation of Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) Fee for NERC's statutory functions among interconnections and regional entities.
Load Profiling Guide The Load Profiling Guide, a reference document used by market participants and ERCOT, expands upon and details the responsibilities and processes listed in the ERCOT protocols.
Load Resource Asset Registration Form (LRARF) This form is used to register all required data for a Load Resource in the ERCOT Market.
Load Serving Entities (LSE) Application Form Application used by eligible entities to register with ERCOT as a Competitive Retailer (a Retail Electric Provider or an opt-in entity) or a Non-Opt-In Entity.
Managed Capacity Declaration Form Use this form to declare the decision making authority for a Generation Resource.
Market Participant Agency Agreement Form Agreement used by Market Participants to designate an agency to act on their behalf.
Methodologies for Determining Ancillary Service Requirements Find the methodology used to determine the minimum monthly Ancillary Service requirements.
Methodology for Setting Max Shadow Prices View the methodology for setting maximum Shadow Prices for network constraints and for the power balance constraint.
Nodal Non-Spinning Reserve Service Deployment Procedures View TAC approved high level ERCOT process for the deployment and recall of Non-Spinning Reserve Service.
Notice of Change of Information Form used by market participants to update, amend or correct information previously submitted to ERCOT.
Operating Guides The Operating Guides, which supplement the ERCOT protocols, describe the working relationship between ERCOT and the entities within the ERCOT system that interact with ERCOT on a minute-to-minute basis to ensure reliability and security.
Operating Procedures Operating Procedures document the processes and procedures for reliable daily grid operation and emergency actions.
PCRR Allocation Eligibility Form Form used by NOIEs wishing to participate in PCRR allocations.
Planning Guide The Planning Guide, which supplements the ERCOT protocols, provides ERCOT stakeholders and market participants with information and documentation concerning the ERCOT transmission planning process.
Power System Planning Charter and RPG Process and Procedures This document describes the practices and procedures through which ERCOT meets its requirements related to system planning under Texas statute, NERC standards, PUCT rules, and other stakeholders.
QSE Agency Agreement Form Agreement used by QSEs to designate another QSE to act on their behalf.
QSE Application Form Application used by eligible entities to register with ERCOT as a QSE.
Qualified Scheduling Entity Acknowledgement Acknowledgement by QSE that it represents the market participant applicant for scheduling and settlement transactions with ERCOT.
Resource Asset Registration Form (RARF) This form is used for collecting all required information for registering a Resource in the ERCOT Market.
Resource Entity Registration Form Form to register with ERCOT as an RE (generation resource or load acting as a resource).
Retail Market Guide The Retail Market Guide is a reference document for rules affecting the competitive retail electric market in Texas.
Settlement Metering Operating Guide The Settlement Metering Operating Guide describes the standards, specifications, procedures and practices for EPS metering.
State Estimator Standards - TAC Approved This document describes reports and metrics to be monitored in order to ensure the proper function of the ERCOT State Estimator.
TDSP Access to EPS Metering Facility Notification Form Form submitted by the TDSP to provide notification to ERCOT of access to EPS Metering Facilities.
TDSP Cutover Form for EPS Metering Points This form shall be submitted by the TDSP to facilitate the transfer of information required to add or remove an EPS meter point in Lodestar for generation facilities, NOIE boundary metering points, or other qualified metering points.
TDSP EPS Meter Test Report This is the form that the TDSP submits to ERCOT to document that the TDSP has tested an EPS Meter.
TDSP Read Generation Registration Form Form to register with ERCOT as a TSP, DSP or both.
Telemetry Standards - TAC Approved This document describes reports and metrics to be monitored in order to ensure the proper function of the ERCOT Network Security Analysis and Real-Time Market.
Texas Data Transport Guides Theses guides provide information on secure data transport utilized by the Retail Electric Market and enabled by the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) Electronic Delivery Mechanism (EDM), ebXML and digital certificates.
Texas Market Test Plan This document defines the market plan for testing retail commercial operations systems and business processes to support the Texas Electric Choice Market.
Texas SET Implementation Guides The Texas Standard Electronic Transaction (SET) Guides provide details of information contained within the electronic transactions used in the competitive retail electric market in Texas.
Transmission/Distribution Service Provider Registration Form TDSPs own or operate equipment or facilities to transmit and/or distribute electricity. TDSP registration forms can be found here.
Transmission Element Naming Convention This Transmission Element Naming Convention standard document includes Electrical Bus Name Standard; Naming Convention for Lines, Breakers and Switches; and Naming Convention for CIM Station ID Names.
Verifiable Cost Manual This manual describes the process for Resources to create and submit verifiable costs to ERCOT. The Manual has all of the rules and guidelines of how these costs must be developed.
WAN Agreement This agreement sets forth the terms, conditions and prices which ERCOT agrees to allow Participants to interconnect data transfer between ERCOT and Participants.