PJM Emergency Load Response Program (ELRP) Audit Process Changes

Starting June 1, 2023

Each year, PJM requires a test to demonstrate your ability to deliver your fully enrolled kW value – this is a payment-setting audit. PJM has released several changes to the Emergency Load Response Program (ELRP) audit scheduling process, which will take effect on June 1, 2023. Below is a summary of those changes, along with some context for how Enel expects this to impact your experience in the program.

	Before May 31, 2023	June 1, 2023 and Beyond
When can an audit be held?	Summer months 10 AM – 10 PM (ET) Non-holiday weekdays	Any month 11 AM – 6 PM (ET) Non-holiday weekdays
How long will the audit last?	Typically 1 hour (up to 2 hours)	2 hours
How much notice will we receive?	1. Enel X provides a week ahead notification of date and time 2. Day-ahead: notified of date and time 3. Day-of: notification 2 hours prior to audit start time	1. Enel X provides you an open 2-week audit window 2. Day-ahead: You will be alerted that your audit will be the next day, but the time will not be specified 3. Day-of: You will receive a dispatch notification reflective of your facility’s lead time

Program Seasons & Timing

• Summer: June – October & May, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (ET)
• Winter: November – April, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM (ET)
  

Important Notes: 

• PJM may test different utility zones at different times and will rotate the season you are tested each year.
• If you do not have a Winter Peak Load (WPL) and cannot be enrolled in the winter, you will not be tested in a winter month.
• There will be no change to your payment calculation and timing.