Resource Adequacy

Resource adequacy is the ability of electric grid operators to supply enough electricity at the right locations, using current capacity and reserves, to meet demand. It is expressed as the probability of an outage due to insufficient capacity.
FERC: US Resource Adequacy Good for Hot Summer
Planning reserve margins are expected to be adequate for a hotter-than-normal summer, FERC said in its annual summer reliability report.
UPDATE: Capacity Survey Shows MISO in the Black
The 2017 Organization of MISO States (OMS) - MISO resource adequacy survey suggests the RTO will have sufficient capacity to meet near-term planning requirements.
NYISO Management Committee Briefs
The NYISO Management Committee discussed the upcoming summer, an annual review of the Market Monitoring Unit and Tariff changes.
Waiting on FERC, SPP Members Cut Reserve Margin
SPP stakeholders approved a revision request that allows the RTO to lower its planning reserve margin as it waits on a quorum-less FERC.
Updated: Trump Pulling U.S. Out of Paris Climate Accord
President Trump followed through on his campaign pledge to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord on climate change
New York Geared for 2017 Summer Load
The New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) said the state’s utilities have 41 GW of capacity, more than enough to meet a projected peak summer load.
CAISO Stakeholders Question Risk-of-Retirement Initiative
CAISO stakeholders voiced skepticism about the effectiveness of a new ISO initiative to prevent early retirement of unprofitable generators.
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Hydro, Solar Boost CAISO Summer Outlook; Aliso Concerns Remain
The continued closure of the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility remains an issue for the summer readiness of the Southern California grid.
Federal Hydro Customers Seek Change in MISO Capacity Rules
Customers of the Southwestern Power Administration asked MISO to change how it accredits their hydropower allocations - from baseload to peaking power.
MISO Slims Summer Reserve Prediction
MISO summer planning reserve margins will remain firmly above requirements even after it shaved nearly half a percentage point.

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