MOD-021-1: Accounting Methodology for Effects of DSM in Forecasts
Purpose
To ensure that assessments and validation of past events and databases can be performed, reporting of actual Demand data is needed. Forecast demand data is needed to perform future system assessments to identify the need for system reinforcement for continued reliability. In addition, to assist in proper real-time operating, load information related to Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs is needed.
Applicability
(Proposed) Effective Date
The first day of the first calendar quarter after applicable regulatory approval; or in those jurisdictions where no regulatory approval is required, the first day of the first calendar quarter after Board of Trustees’ adoption.
Requirements
R1. The Load-Serving Entity, Transmission Planner and Resource Planner’s forecasts shall each clearly document how the Demand and energy effects of DSM programs (such as conservation, time-of-use rates, interruptible Demands, and Direct Control Load Management) are addressed.
R2. The Load-Serving Entity, Transmission Planner and Resource Planner shall each include information detailing how Demand Side Management measures are addressed in the forecasts of its Peak Demand and annual Net Energy for Load in the data reporting procedures of Standard MOD-016-0_R1.
R3. The Load-Serving Entity, Transmission Planner and Resource Planner shall each make documentation on the treatment of its DSM programs available to NERC on request (within 30 calendar days).
Measures
M1. The Load-Serving Entity, Transmission Planner and Resource Planner forecasts clearly document how the demand and energy effects of DSM programs (such as conservation, timeof-use rates, interruptible demands, and Direct Control Load Management) are addressed.
M2. The Load-Serving Entity, Transmission Planner and Resource Planner information detailing how Demand-Side Management measures are addressed in the forecasts of Peak Demand and annual Net Energy for Load are included in the data reporting procedures of Reliability Standard MOD-016-0_R1.
M3. The Load-Serving Entity, Planning Authority and Resource Planner shall each provide evidence to its Compliance Monitor that it provided documentation on the treatment of DSM programs to NERC as requested (within 30 calendar days).