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BAL-002-WECC-2: Contingency Reserve

Purpose
To specify the quantity and types of Contingency Reserve required to ensure reliability under normal and abnormal conditions.

Applicability
4.1 Balancing Authority

4.1.1. The Balancing Authority is the responsible entity unless the Balancing Authority is a member of a Reserve Sharing Group,

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BAL-004-0: Time Error Correction

Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to ensure that Time Error Corrections are conducted in a manner that does not adversely affect the reliability of the Interconnection.

Applicability

  • Reliability Coordinators
  • Balancing Authorities

Effective Date
April 1,

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BAL-003-0.1b: Frequency Response and Bias

Purpose
This standard provides a consistent method for calculating the Frequency Bias component of ACE.

Applicability
Balancing Authorities

Effective Date
Immediately after approval of applicable regulatory authorities

Requirements
R1.

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BAL-001-1: Real Power Balancing Control Performance

Purpose
To maintain Interconnection steady-state frequency within defined limits by balancing real power demand and supply in real-time.

Applicability
Balancing Authorities

Effective Date
The WECC Regional Variance to NERC Reliability Standard BAL-001-1 is to be effective on the first day of the second quarter,

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