Last Update: 07/15/2021
The Generation Survey System (GSS) Project affects lead market participants and designated entities with generator assets. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø participants impacted by this project can learn more about actions they need to take and upcoming changes to existing systems or procedures below. GSS is one of several projects that 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has undertaken, in collaboration with stakeholders, for the continued development of the region’s wholesale electricity markets. Target dates indicated below are subject to change.
Refer to the Participant Readiness Project Outlook for more detail on specifically affected customers and systems for this and other major projects. Below, affected 91³Ô¹ÏÍø customers can learn more about actions they need to take and changes to existing systems or procedures related to
91³Ô¹ÏÍø periodically surveys lead market participants and designated entities with generator assets in order to monitor fuel levels, replenishment plans, and environmental limitations on resources within New England. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø also uses the data collected to prepare emergency energy forecasts, which it uses to identify and communicate potential reliability issues to regional stakeholders. The frequency of these surveys varies from every other week during non-winter months to more than once per day during abnormal conditions, which may require modifications of the survey in order to obtain condition-specific data.
The GSS project will streamline the survey data collection process eliminating the manual processes currently associated with survey distribution, data entry, collection, and notifications. The project is expected to increase data collection accuracy by enabling participants and customers to submit survey entries directly to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø through the existing Ask ISO system, providing these benefits:
Affected market participants should be mindful of the following time-bound items, some of which may require customers to take specific steps or adapt to changes in 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s systems. Please consider subscribing to Participant Readiness, Market Notices, Information Technology (IT) Notices, and MIS Report Issues to receive notices posted to the calendar for future projects.
TIMING OR DEADLINE | SYSTEM | ACTION OR EVENT |
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January 15, 2021 |
GSS |
Software migrated to Ask ISO in preparation for training and initial surveys. |
Starting January 15, 2021 |
CAMS |
Security Administrators are able to assign the Ask ISO / Survey Submitter or Ask ISO / Survey Viewer application group roles to personnel that will interact with the survey system. |
September 14, 2021 |
GSS |
Deadline to fully transition from spreadsheet survey submissions to the Ask ISO Generator Survey System.
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Market participants affected by the project should consult the following documents for specific instructions on completing related tasks or processes and helpful answers to frequently asked questions.
DOCUMENT | NOTES (if necessary) |
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This guide outlines how to use the generator survey platform, located within the Ask ISO website, to submit data called out in Operating Procedure No. 21 |
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User guide to submit questions, requests, and registration forms to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. |
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Memo to Lead Market Participants for Generator Survey Access |
Operations memo regarding the new Generator Survey System (GSS) in AskISO, transition deadlines, and access instructions. |
DOCUMENT | NOTES (if necessary) |
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Presentation of OP-21 Operational Surveys, Energy Forecasting & Reporting, and Actions during an Energy Emergency, redlined OP-21, and clean version. |
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Current Energy Inventory Accounting and Actions During an Energy Emergency document. |
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Energy Inventory Accounting and Actions During an Energy Emergency. |
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Actions required by OP-21 including survey requirements |