How do I schedule generator tests that require operation at specific levels or generator reductions or outages?
The essentials for scheduling of any testing or maintenance activity is to ensure that approval is obtained through the NEPOOL Operating Procedure 5 protocols and that the data submitted into the Market for the resource supports the activity. Generator owners are required to schedule any testing or maintenance activity that can impact normal operation or expected availability of their resource(s). NEPOOL Operating Procedure 5 describes in detail the rules and requirements for the scheduling of generator tests, reductions or outages. Generator owners are also responsible for submitting bids and offers that reflect or support the testing or maintenance activity being performed. For example, if an owner has scheduled a test that requires that the generator operate at half load from 10:00 to 12:00, then the generator must submit the following: • A self-schedule with an EcoMin value set to half load for hours ending 11 and 12. A self-schedule ensures that the generator will not be dispatche
