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Meter Reader Readiness for SMD

This document outlines the initial concerns raised at the NEPOOL Markets Committee regarding the readiness of meter readers to support the SMD implementation. Following discussions about the SMD Manual 20, a formal request was made for assessments of readiness, focusing on crucial aspects such as the ICAP "tag" process and energy data handling. Responses from various NEPOOL Host Utility AMRs indicated their capability to meet deadlines for data reporting and highlighted dependencies on external vendors. Key issues concerning current readiness and the need for an end-to-end test are underscored.

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Meter Reader Readiness for SMD

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  1. Meter Reader Readiness for SMD November 12, 2002

  2. Meter Reader Readiness – Initial Concern • Initial concern raised at the NEPOOL Markets Committee during discussion of SMD Manual 20 (ICAP) • ISO-NE was asked if ISO was in a position to assure the Committee the NEPOOL Meter Readers would be ready to support 3/1/03 SMD Implementation • Although the ISO was able to provide some assurance the Committee requested a formal assessment

  3. Meter Reader Readiness – Formal Request • Market Committee requested ISO Committee Chairs to prepare a formal readiness request • Requested response regarding readiness for 3/1/03 as well as ability to support early release of data • Primary concern focused on readiness to support ICAP “tag” process but additional concerns regarding energy data were also raised • Request took the form of memo requesting responses to seven key questions

  4. Meter Reader Readiness – Key Questions • Statement of AMR ability to support SMD Implementation on March 1, 2003 • List of remaining work to be accomplished • Identification and assessment of implementation risks • Identification of any key implementation dependencies • Plans to assess readiness by each AMR • Ability to provide ICAP tag data by December 1, 2002 • Ability to initiate SMD energy reporting by 1/1/03

  5. Meter Reader Readiness – Responses • Responses received from all NEPOOL Host Utility AMR’s • The Host Utility AMR’s have responsibility for the ICAP tag process as well as for resolution of un-metered load • Other AMR’s (Generators) have fewer SMD issues of concern • Responses also received from Braintree, PPL, Entergy • No formal response from MMWEC but followed up directly by D. Smith (NGRID) • Bottom line response is assurance that all will be ready by 3/1/03

  6. Meter Reader Readiness – Early Data • Early Submittal of Data • All AMR’s will be able to supply ICAP tags by 2/1/03 • Most but not all could accommodate a 12/1/02 data release for informational purposes • Only minor differences in SMD hourly energy data for most AMR’s • NGRID and NSTAR are impacted by the subdivision of Mass into three zones, which causes differences for SMD Hourly Data • NGRID plans to implement SMD topology effective 1/1/03 to minimize 3/1/03 changes • NSTAR plans to implement SMD topology by 2/1/03

  7. Meter Reader Readiness – Key Issues • Risks and Dependencies • Several AMR’s are dependent on external software vendors but expect successful schedule compliance • All AMR’s stated concern that requirements (Manuals and MR1) were still in a state of flux • All AMR’s expressed strong concern that ISO-NE had not scheduled a Meter Reader Market Trial or complete end-to-end system test

  8. Meter Reader Readiness – End to End Test • In response to AMR Concerns, ISO-NE is working to support a Meter Reader test • Test is planned for the January timeframe • Suggested test program was developed by Northeast Utilities and is under review by the other AMR’s and ISO • Challenge is to balance test program extensiveness against hardware and human resource impact • ISO test program review scheduled for 11/13/02 • Meter Reader forum scheduled for 11/14/02

  9. AMR Response Summary Matrix AMR Re

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