Purpose
To prevent instability, uncontrolled separation, or cascading outages that adversely impact the reliability of the interconnection by ensuring prompt action to prevent or mitigate instances of exceeding Interconnection Reliability Operating Limits (IROLs).
Applicability
4.1.1 Each Transmission Operator that uses the Flowgate Methodology to support the calculation of Available Flowgate Capabilities (AFCs) on Flowgates.
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Purpose
To increase consistency and reliability in the development and documentation of transfer capability calculations for short-term use performed by entities using the Rated System Path Methodology to support analysis and system operations.
Applicability
4.1 Each Transmission Operator that uses the Rated System Path Methodology to calculate Total Transfer Capabilities (TTCs) for ATC Paths.
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Purpose
To establish consistent modeling data requirements and reporting procedures for development of planning horizon cases necessary
Applicability
4.1. Functional Entities
4.1.1 Balancing Authority
4.1.2 Generator Owner
4.1.3 Load Serving Entity
4.1.4 Planning Authority and Planning Coordinator (hereafter collectively referred to as “Planning Coordinator”)
This proposed standard combines “Planning Authority” with “Planning Coordinator” in the list of applicable functional entities.
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Purpose
Current operations plans and procedures are essential to being prepared for reliable operations, including response for unplanned events.
Applicability
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Purpose
To increase consistency and reliability inthe development and documentation of transfer capability calculations for short-term use performed by entities using the Flowgate Methodology to support analysis and system operations.
Applicability
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Purpose
To increase consistency and reliability in the development and documentation of transfer capability calculations for short-term use performed by entities using the Rated System Path Methodology to support analysis and system operations.
Applicability
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Purpose
To increase consistency and reliability in the development and documentation of Transfer Capability calculations for short-term use performed by entities using the Area Interchange Methodology to support analysis and system operations.
Applicability
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Purpose
To promote the consistent and reliable calculation, verification, preservation, and use of Capacity Benefit Margin (CBM) to support analysis and system operations.
Applicability
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Purpose
To ensure that calculations are performed by Transmission Service Providers to maintain awareness of available transmission system capability and future flows on their own systems as well as those of their neighbors
Applicability
Proposed Effective Date
Immediately after approval of applicable regulatory authorities.
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Purpose
The Reliability Coordinator must be continuously aware of conditions within its Reliability Coordinator Area and include this information in its reliability assessments. The Reliability Coordinator must monitor Bulk Electric System parameters that may have significant impacts upon the Reliability Coordinator Area and neighboring Reliability Coordinator Areas.
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