Posting 101521: Hot Weather Alert

101521
Hot Weather Alert
Alert
05.15.2017 09:05
05.18.2017 22:25
PJM-RTO
A Hot Weather Alert has been issued from 00:00 on 05.17.2017 through 22:25 on 05.18.2017 Per M-13, members are expected to perform the following actions: TRANSMISSION/GEN DISPATCHERS review plans to determine if any maintenance/testing, scheduled/being performed, on any monitoring, control, transmission/generating equipment can be deferred/canceled. GENERATION DISPATCHERS: -- Review & update unit parameters in Markets Gateway through the Hot Weather Alert period paying particular attention to accurate Start-up & Notification, Min/Max Run Time, Eco Min/Max and Emergency Min/Max information. -- Submit alternate fuel capability & alternate fuel restrictions via Markets Gateway. -- Review fuel supply/delivery schedules in anticipation of greater than normal operation of units. -- Provide PJM with estimate of time needed to return any unit on a Planned Outage. This 'Early Return Time' should be updated via eDART & will not affect the Planned Outage est. end date. -- For dual fuel units, confirm the equipment is functional & amount of alternate fuel available.