Posting 101688: Hot Weather Alert

101688
Hot Weather Alert
Alert
08.20.2017 12:40
08.22.2017 22:00
MIDATL, SOUTHERN
A Hot Weather Alert has been issued from 07:00 on 08.22.2017 through 22:00 on 08.22.2017 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. Additional Comments: Forecast high temperature and THI: Philadelphia 91/82 and Richmond 93/83