October 5, 2024

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.
NEPOOL Adapts Fuel Security Work to FERC Extension
NEPOOL's Markets Committee met to discuss ISO-NE’s proposed Energy Security Improvements, but the sense of urgency lifted after FERC extended its deadline.
ERCOT Sees Tight Conditions, Calls for Conservation
ERCOT asked Texans to reduce their electricity usage Thursday and Friday, when the state is expected to see some of the highest temperatures of the year.
Calif. Participants Float ‘Central Buyer’ RA Plan
California stakeholders have proposed replacing the state’s resource adequacy framework with a “central buyer” responsible for procuring resources.
NEPOOL Markets Committee Briefs: Aug. 13-15, 2019
The New England Power Pool Markets Committee met for three days in Meredith, N.H., last week to discuss ISO-NE’s proposed energy security improvements.
NEPGA Supports Re-think of New England Markets
The New England Power Generators Association agreed to explore how the region’s energy market could accommodate the growth of state-sponsored resources.
ISO-NE Planning Advisory Committee Briefs: Aug. 8, 2019
ISO-NE planners will update base cases for the Boston 2028 Needs Assessment to include a transmission line and offshore wind projects.
ERCOT Sets New Demand Mark, Smashes ’18 Record
ERCOT registered a new all-time demand peak of 74.5 GW as Texas continued to bake in heat extreme even for the Lone Star State.
MISO Finds Loss-of-load Risk in Fall, Winter Months
For the first time, MISO has found a loss-of-load risk outside of summer months, and said it may be more evidence for seasonal capacity supplies.
MISO Deliverability Plan Prompts Skepticism
MISO signaled it’s ready to address calls from its Monitor and members to tighten capacity deliverability requirements, but some are concerned about costs.
MISO to Limit Capacity Resource Extended Outages
MISO has proposed limiting extended planned outages to fewer than 90 days to qualify for participation in its Planning Resource Auction.

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