FirstEnergy Solutions, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., will utilize PowerGADS to manage generation availability beginning in January, 2020. PowerGADS, also used by FirstEnery Corp., is where users can generate statistical generation data from a variety of sources, whether contained in a centralized location or distributed among several. Upon collection, all data is validated using NERC Level 1 and Level 2 diagnostics. Once validated, the data is used for several purposes, including internal reporting; for example, the Station Performance and Generating Outage Rate Program. PowerGADS then submits this gathered data to an ISO/RTO or the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) using standard "card" formats.

Keystone and  Conemaugh stations recently were sold by the majority stakes owner, PSEG, and will continue to use PowerGADS to collect and submit NERC availability data. Both stations are using the cloud based PowerGADS application, where users can generate statistical generation data from a variety of sources, whether contained in a centralized location or distributed among several. Upon collection, all data is validated using NERC Level 1 and Level 2 diagnostics. Once validated, the data is used for several purposes, including internal reporting; for example, the Station Performance and Generating Outage Rate Program. PowerGADS then submits this gathered data to an ISO/RTO or the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) using standard "card" formats.

Canal Station, once part of the NRG subsidiary, GenOn, will continue to use PowerGADS to collect and submit data to NERC. PowerGADS had been the preferred application from NRG and GenOn. Canal Station is utilizing Integ's cloud based PowerGADS application, where users can generate statistical generation data from a variety of sources, whether contained in a centralized location or distributed among several. Upon collection, all data is validated using NERC Level 1 and Level 2 diagnostics. Once validated, the data is used for several purposes, including internal reporting; for example, the Station Performance and Generating Outage Rate Program. PowerGADS then submits this gathered data to an ISO/RTO or the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) using standard "card" formats.

​What is this makeover?
Integ values keeping up with the latest technology to best serve our customers. We have been utilizing Java for about a decade and during that time, it has helped us deliver cutting edge functionality to our clients. However, we at Integ want to keep our eyes on the future and want to update our system to wow our clients. This Technology Upgrade Initiative is on schedule to revamp the entire PowerSuite system to migrate from our current Java/Swing to a fully modern Javascript(React) based single page applications. 

What are the benefits?

• Java is no longer required on client machines, therefore greatly reducing issues associated with Java version upgrades. 
• The look and feel of the applications will feel clean, modern, and more user friendly than anything we have offered before. 
• Greatly enhanced system security
• Cross platform portability

What applications are being updated?
Stay tuned and keep a lookout in your inbox for the latest updates! Currently completed system are Powerbroker, PowerSpark and are these are being rolled out to our clients right now. PowerManager and PowerGADS are due to be completed later this year.
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In 2017, in-person training will be offered on conventional and wind reporting for GADS. The purpose of the training is to assist reporters in using an uniform approach to reporting and measuring North American generating plant availability, performance and other related reliability data
 
Conventional GADS training will include items such as how GADS data is used, events and performance, combined cycle component versus block reporting, the case for event reviews, review of cause codes, examples of poorly reported events to NERC, understanding Data Reporting Instructions (DRI) Appendix F: Equations and the data submittal process at Open Access Technology International (OATI).
 
Wind GADS training will include the reporting implementation timeline, entity registration, processes and reports. Additionally, the data submittal process through the NERC GADS Wind reporting application will be covered.
 
The GADSWG will offer training at the following locations:
 
Week of May 1st at Texas Reliability Entity (TRE), Austin
Click Here: TRE Registration
                    TRE Fact Sheet
 
Week of August 7th at Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), Salt Lake City
Click Here: WECC Registration
                    WECC Fact Sheet
 
October 2nd at North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Atlanta
Click Here: NERC Registration
                    NERC Fact Sheet
 
Training classes conducted each week are:

• An introductory session for new conventional GADS reporters on Monday
• Conventional GADS material will be covered on Tuesday and Wednesday
• GADS Wind material will be covered on Thursday and Friday

Training Schedule:
Monday, 2017 | Noon – 2:00 p.m. | Registration | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00.p.m. | Introductory Session
Tuesday, 2017 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Conventional GADS
Wednesday, 2017 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon | Conventional GADS Appendix F Equations
Thursday, 2017 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Wind GADS
Friday, 2017 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon | Wind GADS

Integ will be monitoring changes closely and updating our systems accordingly to manage the new Intraday Offer changes PJM plans to implement. The following message has been sent to the MIC, Markets Gateway, Technotify and Demand Response Subcommittee on behalf of Kim Warshel, Senior Engineer, Real Time Market Operations.

 
As discussed at the December Tech Change Forum, a separate Markets Gateway training environment is now available for members to use to gain familiarity with the Intraday Offers (IDO) functionality.  Users that have Markets Gateway Training access will automatically have Intraday Offers Markets Gateway Training access.
 
An education session to help familiarize members with the Intraday Offer impacts to Markets Gateway is scheduled for Monday, January 9 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  You can register via this link.
 
Additional Materials:

• Intraday Offers Training Environment:  Login | Register
• December Tech Change Forum Presentation
• Intraday Offers Section on Markets Gateway Tool Information Page
  • Intraday Offers Frequently Asked Questions     
  • Intraday Offers External Interface Specification Guide

 
The targeted implementation date for IDO is November 1, 2017. 
 
Please contact PJM’s Member Support Hotline at 866-400-8980 or at custsvc@pjm.com with any questions.

 Integ offers a Wind Module to integrate with our PowerGADS application to help utilities manage the upcoming requirements for Wind Generation Reporting for NERC.

The GADS Wind Turbine Generation Data Reporting Instructions have been developed to assist wind plant personnel in reporting information to NERC’s GADS Wind Reporting application. The instructions detail the procedures, schedule, and format to follow when reporting data. Wind plants with a Total Installed Capacity of 75 MW or more with a commissioning date of January 1, 2005 or later will be required to report on a quarterly basis according to the following phased in schedule:
·   January 1, 2017: The data collection period for voluntary reporting begins.
·   January 1, 2018: Mandatory reporting begins for plants with a Total Installed Capacity of 200 MW or larger
·   January 1, 2019: Mandatory reporting begins for plants with a Total Installed Capacity between 100 MW and 199.99 MW
·  January 1, 2020: Mandatory reporting begins for plants with a Total Installed Capacity between 75 MW and 99.99 MW
 

 Commonwealth Edison Company, perhaps better known as ComEd, is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC). Exelon is one of the nation's largest electric utilities, with approximately 5.4 million customers. ComEd provides service to approximately 3.8 million customers across Northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population. ComEd currently bids in the PJM Market and utilizes PowerTracker to manage all the financial transactions between the market participant and the RTO. These tools include financial accounting checkout, invoice creation and tracking facilities, meter data verification, invoice dispute management and ISO bill verification. Standard and custom reports are available for analysis and company-wide distribution of settlement and bill information.