1. AEP ONCOR TNMP CenterPoint
TDSP AMS Data Practices Summary
AEP
ONCOR
TNMP
CenterPoint
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2. AMS Data Facts 1
All TDSPs are providing a complete set of 96 interval values for each usage day. 2
TDSPs are required to provide ERCOT with Settlement Quality Meter Data via the UBP standard for Validation, Editing, and Estimating (VEE). 3
TDSPs trigger estimation processes due to missing interval values or if the interval value does not pass VEE. 4
TDSPs will replace an Estimated interval value with an Actual interval value if an Actual value is available. 5
Zero is a valid consumption interval value. All TDSPs allow and provide zeros as a valid interval value. 6
Policies – MVI, MVO, Smoothing, Cancel/Rebill, Tampering, IGL, REP of Record Changes
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3. AMS Data Facts 1 1
All TDSPs are providing complete 96 interval values
All TDSPs are providing a complete set of 96 interval values for
each usage day. 2
TDSPs are required to provide ERCOT with Settlement Quality Meter Data via the UBP standard for Validation, Editing, and Estimating (VEE). 3
TDSPs trigger estimation processes due to missing interval values or if the interval value does not pass VEE. 4
TDSPs will replace an Estimated interval value with an Actual interval value if an Actual value is available. 5
Zero is a valid consumption interval value. All TDSPs allow and provide zeros as a valid interval value. 6
Policies – MVI, MVO, Smoothing, Cancel/Rebill, Tampering, IGL, REP of Record Changes
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4. ERCOT Nodal Protocols: 10.11.3 TSP or DSP Settlement Meters
The TSP and DSP shall provide ERCOT with Settlement Quality Meter Data for the TSP or DSP Settlement Meters on its system and shall ensure that at a minimum the VEE requirements as specified in the Uniform Business Practices (UBP) standard for Validating, Editing, and Estimating have been properly performed on such data. ERCOT shall not perform any VEE on the Settlement Quality Meter Data it receives from TSP or DSP.
The following UBP manual validation processes are exempt for Interval Data:
(a) Spike Check; and
(b) Reactive channel check for kWh data.
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5. AMS Data Facts 1
All TDSPs are providing a complete set of 96 interval values for
each usage day. 2
TDSPs are required to provide ERCOT with Settlement Quality Meter Data via the UBP standard for Validation, Editing, and Estimating (VEE). 3
TDSPs trigger estimation processes due to missing interval values or if the interval value does not pass VEE. 4
TDSPs will replace an Estimated interval value with an Actual interval value if an Actual value is available. 5
Zero is a valid consumption interval value. All TDSPs allow and provide zeros as a valid interval value. 6
Policies – MVI, MVO, Smoothing, Cancel/Rebill, Tampering, IGL, REP of Record Changes
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6. AEP CenterPoint ONCOR TNMP TNMP
TDSP’s Estimation routine is explained in more detail within the “TDSP AMS Data Practices Matrix” 2(f):
AEP
Interval Gap Fill – used for missing intervals within a day.
Full Cut Estimation – used when all intervals are missing for the day.
(See Matrix 2f)
CenterPoint
ONCOR
TNMP
TNMP
Linear Interpolation – used for missing intervals totaling less than 1 hr.
Two-week like-day historical Estimation
(See Matrix 2f)
See Matrix 2(f)
CNP’s detailed estimation process is outlined at the end of the Matrix.
See Matrix 2(f)
Oncor’s detailed estimation process is outlined at the end of the Matrix.
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7. AMS Data Facts 1
All TDSPs are providing a complete set of 96 interval values for
each usage day. 2
TDSPs are required to provide ERCOT with Settlement Quality Meter Data via the UBP standard for Validation, Editing, and Estimating (VEE). 3
TDSPs trigger estimation processes due to missing interval values or if the interval value does not pass VEE. 4
TDSPs will replace an Estimated interval value with an Actual interval value if an Actual value is available. 5
Zero is a valid consumption interval value. All TDSPs allow and provide zeros as a valid interval value. 6
Policies – MVI, MVO, Smoothing, Cancel/Rebill, Tampering, IGL, REP of Record Changes
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8. AEP CenterPoint ONCOR TNMP TNMP
4) TDSP Missing Interval Value Retrieval Processes
AEP
CenterPoint
ONCOR
TNMP
TNMP
If an actual is received within 270 days from the read date, TNMP will replace the estimate with an actual read.
If updates are received, a new date/time stamped LSE files will be posted.
AEP will continue to attempt to retrieve missing interval data for 5 days through an automated process.
If updates are received, a new date/time stamped LSE files will be posted.
CNP will continue to attempt to retrieve missing interval data for 5 days through an automated process.
If updates are received, a new date/time stamped LSE files will be posted.
Oncor will continue to attempt to retrieve missing interval data for 4 days through an automated process.
If updates are received, a new date/time stamped LSE files will be posted.
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9. AMS Data Facts 4 1 2 3 5
Policies – MVI, MVO, Smoothing, Cancel/Rebill, Tampering, IGL, REP of Record Changes
All TDSPs are providing a complete set of 96 interval values for
each usage day.
TDSPs are required to provide ERCOT with Settlement Quality Meter Data via the UBP standard for Validation, Editing, and Estimating (VEE).
TDSPs trigger estimation processes due to missing interval values or if the interval value does not pass VEE.
TDSPs will replace an Estimated interval value with an Actual interval value if an Actual value is available.
Zero is a valid consumption interval value. All TDSPs allow and provide zeros as a valid interval value. 6
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10. AEP CenterPoint ONCOR TNMP
3) Zero is a valid value for both Estimates and Actuals.
Zero Actuals are rendered when received on an Active Premise
Zero Estimates are rendered for premises with known outages or premise’s load has been disconnected.
AEP
Not performing zero validations at this time.
CenterPoint
ONCOR
Performs data analysis checks for zero consumption after DNP or MVOs and initiates additional review where deemed appropriate.
TNMP
For CNP internal reporting only: Consecutive zero validation will flag intervals with a failure code and/or will flag ESID on a Validation Failure Report.
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11. AMS Data Facts 1
All TDSPs are providing a complete set of 96 interval values for
each usage day. 2
TDSPs are required to provide ERCOT with Settlement Quality Meter Data via the UBP standard for Validation, Editing, and Estimating (VEE). 3
TDSPs trigger estimation processes due to missing interval values or if the interval value does not pass VEE. 4 6 4
TDSPs will replace an Estimated interval value with an Actual interval value if an Actual value is available. 5
Zero is a valid consumption interval value. All TDSPs allow and provide zeros as a valid interval value.
Policies – MVI, MVO, Smoothing, Cancel/Rebill, Tampering, Inadvertent Gain Scenarios, REP of Record Changes
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12. For additional detail, please reference the TDSP AMS Data Matrix:
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