Subject/ Title:  Congestion Revenue Rights Full Network Model Available with NDA

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Summary:  On August 18, 2006, the Congestion Revenue Rights Full Network Model (CRR FNM) will be available to Stakeholders subject to a Non-Disclosure Agreement.  The due date for any objections to the production of the CRR FNM is 5:00 p.m. Pacific, Thursday, August 17, 2006.

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Main Text:  In response to requests from Stakeholders, the California ISO (CAISO) has prepared a CRR FNM for use in reviewing and analyzing the CAISO’s CRR Dry Run simulation and the CRR markets.  The CRR Full Network Model and related data will be ready and available to stakeholders in the MRTU process on August 18, 2006, subject to the attached CAISO Non-Disclosure and Use of Information Agreement and a license agreement from the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC).

Any Market Participant that objects to the CAISO producing the CRR FNM must submit its objections in writing to Beth Ann Burns at the CAISO by 5:00 p.m. Pacific, on Thursday, August 17, 2006. Unless the CAISO receives objections by that date, the CAISO will make the CRR FNM available to Stakeholders beginning August 18, 2006.

CRR Dry Run Full Network Model & Supporting Files Contain the following information:

1)    CRR Base PSSE Network Model (Bus Branch) based on the 2007 Local Capacity Requirements study.

2)    Network operating constraint definitions and operating limits.

3)    Aggregate Pricing Nodes and Bus mapping. 

4)    Trading Hub weighting factors.

*     Outages and Limit derates used for the Dry Run monthly auction and allocation to be provided in a later release.

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Instructions for Obtaining Access to CRR Full Network Model:  

If you would like to be granted access to the CRR Full Network Model, please provide to the CAISO the following documents:

1.       A signed original hard copy of the CAISO Non-Disclosure and Use of Information Agreement.  A PDF version of this agreement is posted on the CAISO web site at: http://www.caiso.com/docs/2002/08/23/200208231357355753.html

2.       A license agreement from WECC.

·         If you are a member of WECC, please provide a copy of the WECC license Agreement signed by you and WECC.

·         If you are not a member of WECC, please provide a copy of the WECC Nonmember Confidentiality Agreement For WECC Data signed by you and WECC.  A PDF version of the WECC Nonmember Confidentiality Agreement For WECC Data is posted on the CAISO web site at:         http://www.caiso.com/docs/2002/08/23/200208231357355753.html

It is important that the CAISO receive fully completed and signed hard copies of both of these agreements. 

Please provide both agreements, at the same time, to:

Chris Kirsten

California ISO

151 Blue Ravine Rd.

Folsom CA 95630

Following receipt of the agreements, the CAISO will send you a CD and provide instructions for accessing the information.   Distribution of the CRR Full Network Model will begin on August 18, 2006.

For Legal Questions Contact:  Beth Ann Burns at bburns@caiso.com or 916-608-7146 regarding the agreements or access to the CRR Full Network Model

For Technical Questions Contact:  Jim Price at jprice@caiso.com or 916-608-5725 or MRTUImplementation@caiso.com regarding the CRR Full Network Model or data

The California ISO strives to be a world-class electric transmission organization built around a globally recognized and inspired team providing cost-effective and reliable service, well-balanced energy market mechanisms, and high-quality information for the benefit of our customers.

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