Reg

Question 1

ADS

Answer 1

System used to dispatch generation and match load.

Question 2

When and why was NERC formed?

Answer 2

In 1968 as a result of the 1965 NE blackout.

Question 3

What is FERC responsible for?

Answer 3

1. Regulate the interstate transportation of natural gas, oil and electricity
2. License and inspect hydroelectric projects
3. Approve the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines, storage facilities, and LNG facilities
4. Monitor energy markets and companies to protect customers from market manipulation and higher prices
5. Resolve disputes btw energy companies, other organizations and the public

Question 4

FERC Order 888

Answer 4

Open access rule

Question 5

When was FERC order 888 reformed?

Answer 5

2007

Question 6

When did NERC change their name?

Answer 6

2007

Question 7

When did NERC reliability standards become mandatory and enforceable in the US?

Answer 7

June 2007 in response to the 2003 North Eastern blackout

Question 8

List 4 NA Interconnections:

Answer 8

1. Eastern
2. Western
3. Texas
4. Quebec

Question 9

2 ISO Markets:

Answer 9

1. Day Ahead
2. Real-time
   a. 15 minute
   b. 5 minute

Question 10

What registrations does DWR have with NERC?

Answer 10

GO - generator owner
GOP - generator operator
TO - transmission owner
RP - resource planner

Question 11

How long do you have to notify if the AVR is in manual or PSS o/s?

Answer 11

30 minutes from when it occurs

Question 12

How long do you have to comply with a dispatch?

Answer 12

10 minutes

Question 13

DWR owned transmission lines:

Answer 13

A. Midway Wheeler Ridge Lines 1 & 2 (230kv)
B. Oroville-Thermalito-Table Mountain Lines 1 & 3 (230kv)
C. Oroville-Table Mountain Line 2

Question 14

NERC rules for registering as a GO/GOP

Answer 14

1. Individual generator 20MVA+ and directly connected to the BES
2. Generating plant 75MVA+ aggregate
3. Any generator that is blackstart capable
4. Any generator that is deemed integral to the reliability of the BES

Question 15

T/F

Electricity moves at the speed of light

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Which field division doesn’t have any electrical components considered BES?

Answer 16

SJFD because they have no generation and no BES transmission lines.

Question 17

Over-generation leads to frequencies that are ______ than 60 hz.

Answer 17

Higher

Question 18

Under-generation leads to frequencies that are _____ than 60 hz.

Answer 18

Lower

Question 19

What ancillary services does DWR bid on the market?

Answer 19

1. Reg-up
2. Reg-down
3. Spin-reserve
4. Non-spin reserve

Question 20

Spin reserve:

Answer 20

A generator that is synched to the line, can meet it’s MW set point within 10 minutes and has a governor to respond to frequency changes.

Question 21

Energy vs capacity

Answer 21

Energy is the amount of electricity a generator produces over a specific period of time.
Capacity is the maximum output a generator can produce, measured in MW.

Question 22

Another name for the 15 minute market:

Answer 22

Energy imbalance market

Question 23

What does LMP consist of?

Answer 23

1. congestion
2. losses
3. energy

Question 24

What is the market clearing price?

Answer 24

The point at which the supply and demand bids are equal.

Question 25

T/F | Congestion is the component of the LMP that is caused by lack of transmission capability and outages.

Answer 25

T

Question 26

3 zones in CA:

Answer 26

1. NP 15 2. SP 15 3. ZP 26

Question 27

DWR plants that have generators part of the BES:

Answer 27

``` Warne Devil Canyon Hyatt Gianelli Thermalito ```

Question 28

What is used to ensure you stay within the generator's capability?

Answer 28

D-Curve (capability curve)

Question 29

How long do we have to report a dropped load?

Answer 29

10 minutes

Question 30

Entity that is responsible for monitoring compliance with reliability standards?

Answer 30

Reliability entity

Question 31

Generator operators must comply with operating instructions unless what is true?

Answer 31

1. violates safety 2. violates equipment capability 3. violates regulatory or statutory requirements

Question 32

The entity that operates generating units and performs the functions of supplying energy and interconnected operations services.

Answer 32

Generator Operator (GOP)

Question 33

Entity that maintains and owns generators.

Answer 33

Generator Owner (GO)

Question 34

The entity that is the highest level of authority who is responsible for the reliable operation of the bulk power system, has the wide area view....

Answer 34

Reliability coordinator

Question 35

The entity that owns and maintains transmission facilities.

Answer 35

Transmission Owner (TO)

Question 36

The responsible entity that integrates resource plans ahead of time, maintains load-interchange-generation within the BA area, and supports interconnection frequency in real time.

Answer 36

Balancing Authority (BA)

Question 37

What OP does DWR refer to when we cannot comply with an operating order?

Answer 37

OP-25

Question 38

Describe 3-way communication:

Answer 38

1. Issue 2. Repeat (clarify if needed) 3. Confirm (reissue if not understood)