E3_EDT_Phase2_Methodology_and_Sensitivities_2011-04-22

Sensitive Case PrioritizationOrder Case Current Status123Reduced BA Participation in EIM(exclude BPA, BPA-embedded NW BAs, WAPA)Assign portion of NW hydro flexibility reserverequirement to CA(to address pseudo-tie/dynamic schedules)CAISO Market-to-Market Coordination(reduced EIM-CAISO hurdle rates)To be included.To run if time permits.To run if time permits.4-5 Low/High Gas Price Cases To run if time permits.6 CO2 Price Case To run if time permits.7 Reduced generator participation To run if time permits.89Remove hurdle rates on all gen in unitcommitment cycle (to simulate learning)Hydraulic Model for dynamic hydro (ifavailable)Proposed.Proposed.10-11 High/Low hydro availability sensitivity Proposed.12 Further Reductions in BA Participation Proposed.30