
Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability Data, Import, PowerGADS, Resource Adequacy, Planning
Types of data imported to MISO PowerGads system.
803 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability, Add, PowerGADS, GVTC, Capacity, Resource Adequacy, Planning
Generation Resources greater than or equal to 10 MW (based on Generation Verification Tested Capacity (GVTC)) must submit their Generator Availability Data
318 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability, Reporting, Timeline, Resource Adequacy, Planning
GADS data must be submitted on a quarterly basis.
762 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability Data, PowerGADS, Unlock, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Capacity
PowerGADS data entry is locked after the submission deadline has passed.
837 view(s)
Nov 25, 2025
Keywords: GVTC, Generator Verification Test, Correction, Resource Adequacy, Planning
Corrections for Air Temperature, Relative Humidity and Cooling Water Temperature are applied based on unit type.
1949 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: GVTC, Generator, Verification, Test, Capacity, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Summer, Peak, Planning
Brief description of GVTC value and location of summer peak date and time.
2748 view(s)
Jul 6, 2026
Keywords: PRMR, Calculated, Calculation, Planning Reserve Margin, Local Resource Zone, Planning, Resource Adequacy
Planning Resources are maintained for each Local Resource Zone (LRZ) to meet the MISO footprint’s Planning Reserve Margin Requirement (PRMR).
1866 view(s)
Jul 6, 2026
Keywords: ICAP, Defer, Deferral, Credit Requirement, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Auction, Request
MISO will adjust the Market Participant’s credit requirements within ten (10) Business Days of the full ICAP being met and validated by MISO.
1010 view(s)
Jul 6, 2026
Keywords: ICAP, Installed Capacity, Defer, Deferral, Planning Resource Auction, Zonal Resource Credit, Resource Adequacy
ICAP Deferrals allow Market Participants (MPs) to participate in the Planning Resource Auction (PRA) using Zonal Resource Credits (ZRCs) that meet defined
1254 view(s)
Jul 6, 2026
Keywords: LCR, Local Clearing, Local Resource Zone, LRZ, Resource Adequacy, Planning
MISO will determine the import and export limits for each Local Resource Zone (LRZ) by performing a transfer analysis study.
2293 view(s)
Jun 2, 2026
Keywords: LRZ, Local Resource Zone, Planning, Demand, Loss of Load, Resource Adequacy
Describes LRZ purpose, how they are determined and details.
9127 view(s)
Jul 6, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, Planning Resources, Local Clearing Requirement, Local Resource Zone, LRZ, LSE, Planning Reserve Margin Requirement, PRMR
A sufficient volume of Planning Resources must be located in the same LRZ as the LSE's PRMR to meet the LRZ's LCR
588 view(s)
Jul 6, 2026
Keywords: Planning Reserve Margin Requirement, PRMR, Zonal Resource Credit, Resource Adequacy, Planning
Each Load Serving Entity’s (LSE’s) total obligation will be referred to as the Planning Reserve Margin Requirement (PRMR).
5912 view(s)
Jul 6, 2026
Keywords: PRA, RA, Planning, Auction, LRZ, Load Reserve Zone
MISO’s PRA mechanics provide LSEs in MISO an option to procure Planning Resources through an annual auction process known as the Planning Resource Auction
3543 view(s)
Jul 6, 2026
Keywords: Non-Coincident Peak, Submit, Load Forecast, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Summer, Winter, Seasonal
Market Participants serving load within MISO must submit a Non-Coincident Peak Load forecast(s) each year by midnight November 1st.
648 view(s)
Jun 2, 2026
Keywords: Submit, Energy, Load Forecast, Resource Adequacy, Planning Year, Peak Load, Seasonal, MECT, Module E
Market Participants serving load within MISO must submit an Energy For Load forecast(s) each year by midnight November 1.
847 view(s)
Jun 2, 2026
Keywords: Peak, Load Forecast, Submit, Resource Adequacy, Coincident Peak, Planning Year
Market Participants serving load within MISO must submit a Coincident Peak Load forecast(s) each year by midnight November 1
927 view(s)
Jul 6, 2026
Keywords: Zonal, Deliverability, ZDB, Resource Adequacy, Local Resource, LRZ, External Resource, ERZ, Sub-Regional, SRRZ, Planning, Auction
Price separation between Local Resource Zones (LRZs), External Resource Zones (ERZs), or groupings of LRZs, including Sub-Regional Resource Zone (SRRZs)
5892 view(s)
May 4, 2026
Keywords: PRA, Steps, Resource, Participate
An overview of steps required for a resource to participate in an upcoming PRA
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Jul 2, 2026
Keywords: Seasonal Accredited Capacity, Resource Adequacy, MECT, Module E Capacity Tracking, CCE, SAC
Screen shots and steps to access the CCE Seasonal Accredited Capacity main display
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May 4, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, ESR, Electric Storage Resource, electric storage, battery, battery storage
FAQs for Electric Storage Resource implementation
15589 view(s)
Jun 1, 2026
Keywords: ESR, Resource Adequacy, Electric Storage Resource
Information on how to get started with providing Electric Storage Resource(ESR) in the market.
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Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: PowerGADS, GVTC, Net Capacity
Tips for Seasonal MISO Net Capacity Verification Test or GVTC
3055 view(s)
Jun 1, 2026
Keywords: MECT, Total Area Forecast, Resource Adequacy
How Submit Total Area Forecast in MECT
157 view(s)
Apr 28, 2026
Keywords: MECT, SAC, CCE, RA, Resource Adequacy
Instructions for access MECT in the CCE
1176 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: PowerGADS, GVTC, Net Capacity, Generator Availability Test Data
How to Access and Use PowerGADS
2130 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: RAN, RA, Resource Adequacy, RA Hours, ISAC, SAC, Schedule 53, PRA Timeline, LOLE, FAQ, RT_MISC
Frequently Asked Questions
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Aug 12, 2026
Keywords: SAC, Seasonal Accredited Capacity, MECT, Dispute, Resolution, RA, Resource Adequacy
This process should be used if you have identified or perceive a potential difference in Seasonal Accredited Capacity (SAC) values from what MISO has.
681 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: SAC, RAN. RA, ICAP, Schedule 53 Resources
Two scenarios of what happens when Schedule 53 Resources SAC is greater than ICAP.
755 view(s)
Jul 2, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, SAC, ERIS, ZRC
How to Convert Seasonal Accredited Capacity (SAC) associated with Energy Resource Service (ERIS) into Zonal Resource Credits (ZRC)
4662 view(s)
Apr 24, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, OMS, OMS Survey,
How to Submit the MISO-OMS Survey
2322 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, Emergency Notification, Load Shedding
Location of emergency notification and load shedding protocol
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Apr 30, 2026
Keywords: Capacity Replacement Non-Compliance Charge, CRNCC, CROW, Outages, derates, ZRCs,
This knowledge article answers frequent questions regarding Capacity Replacement Non-Compliance Charge, CROW tickets and Derates.
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Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, Hedge, HUC, Historical, Price Separation, Financial Hedge, ZDB, Zonal Deliverability Benefit, Resource Zone, FAQ, Scenario
Additional information around HUC and how they work within a Planning Resource Auction.
549 view(s)
Jun 1, 2026
Keywords: Demand Response, DR, Registration, Testing,
Information about Demand Resource Registration
345 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, LMR, Registration Checklist
Checklist of materials needed to register an LMR.
606 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026