Resource Adequacy

Knowledge Articles

  • Demand Response (DR) Testing Requirements 1

    Keywords: LMR, Load Modifying Resource, Behind the Meter, Demand Resource, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Module E, Module E-1


    emand Response (DR) Testing Requirements


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    Jan 10, 2025

  • Equivalent Forced Outage Rate Demand (XEFORd) in Generator Availability Data System (GADS)

    Keywords: XEFORd, GADS, Generator Data, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Forced Outage,


    Defines and describes XEFORd (Equivalent Forced Outage Rate Demand)


    592 view(s)

    Jan 10, 2025

  • Executing Zonal Resource Credit (ZRC) Transactions

    Keywords: ZRC, Zonal Resource Credit, Resource Adequacy, Transfer, Exchange, Resource Adequacy


    Zonal Resource Credit (ZRC) transactions allow two Market Participants to exchange Zonal Resource Credits (ZRCs).


    1931 view(s)

    Dec 4, 2024

  • Fixed Resource Adequacy Plan (FRAP)

    Keywords: Fixed Resource Adequacy, Plan, Planning, FRAP, Resource Adequacy, Planning Reserve Margin, Local Clearing, Local Resource, Submit


    Describes the Fixed Resource Adequacy Plan requirements.


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    Jan 10, 2025

  • Fixed Resource Adequacy Plan (FRAP) Zonal Resource Credits (ZRCs)

    Keywords: Fixed Resource, FRAP, Zonal Resource Credit, ZRC, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Reserve Margin, Local Clearing, Local Resource


    Describes the Fixed Resource Adequacy Plan


    1273 view(s)

    Jan 10, 2025

  • Generator Availability Data System (GADS)

    Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability Data, Import, PowerGADS, Resource Adequacy, Planning


    Types of data imported to MISO PowerGads system.


    285 view(s)

    Jan 10, 2025

  • Generator Availability Data System (GADS) Adding New Unit

    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


    99 view(s)

    Feb 6, 2025

  • Generator Availability Data System (GADS) Reporting Timeline

    Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability, Reporting, Timeline, Resource Adequacy, Planning


    GADS data must be submitted on a quarterly basis.


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    Jan 10, 2025

  • Generator Availability Data System (GADS) Unlock Units

    Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability Data, PowerGADS, Unlock, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Capacity


    PowerGADS data entry is locked after the submission deadline has passed.


    551 view(s)

    Feb 6, 2025

  • Generator Verification Test Capacity (GVTC) Corrections by Unit Type

    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.


    1044 view(s)

    Dec 4, 2024

  • Generator Verification Test Capacity (GVTC) Peak Date and Times

    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.


    1681 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • How is Planning Reserve Margin Requirement (PRMR) calculated

    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).


    889 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • ICAP Deferral Credit Expiration (Installed Capacity)

    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.


    479 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • Installed Capacity (ICAP) Deferral Purpose

    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


    775 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • Local Clearing Requirement (LCR)

    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.


    1546 view(s)

    Jun 3, 2024

  • Local Resource Zones (LRZ)

    Keywords: LRZ, Local Resource Zone, Planning, Demand, Loss of Load, Resource Adequacy


    Describes LRZ purpose, how they are determined and details.


    5970 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • LSE’s Local Clearing Requirement for LSE’s Using a FRAP

    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


    293 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • Load Modifying Resource (LMR) Availability Data

    Keywords: DSRI, Demand Side Resource Interface, Monthly Availability, LMR, Load Modifying Resource, MWs Available for MISO, Self-Scheduled MWs, ZRC, Zonal Resource Credits, PRA, MECT, Module E, Resource Adequacy, Planning


    Load Modifying Resource (LMR) Availability Data


    1154 view(s)

    Jun 3, 2024

  • Planning Reserve Margin Requirement (PRMR)

    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).


    3503 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • Planning Resource Auction (PRA)

    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


    2381 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • State Regulatory Role

    Keywords: Utility, Commissioner, Regulatory, State, Regulator, RERRA, Resource Adequacy, Utilities, State, Electric, Retail, Authority


    Describes the role and authority of state utility commissions and Relevant Electric Retail Regulatory Authorities (RERRA) in MISO’s Resource Adequacy.


    647 view(s)

    Jun 3, 2024

  • Submit Non-Coincidental Peak Load Forecasts

    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.


    329 view(s)

    Jun 3, 2024

  • Submitting Energy for Load Forecasts

    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.


    391 view(s)

    Jun 3, 2024

  • Submitting Peak Load Forecast

    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


    586 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • Zonal Deliverability Benefit (ZDB)

    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)


    3561 view(s)

    May 6, 2025

  • Timeline to Participate in the PRA

    Keywords: PRA, Steps, Resource, Participate


    An overview of steps required for a resource to participate in an upcoming PRA


    586 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • Non-MISO Transaction Bulletin Board

    Keywords: Resource Adequacy, PRA, Capacity, Market, ZRC, Zonal Resource Credit, Reserves, Energy, Contracts, Bilateral, Replacement


    Accessing the Non-MISO Transaction Bulletin Board


    820 view(s)

    Dec 20, 2024

  • Electric Storage Resources FAQ

    Keywords: Resource Adequacy, ESR, Electric Storage Resource, electric storage, battery, battery storage


    FAQs for Electric Storage Resource implementation


    6203 view(s)

    Apr 14, 2025

  • Electric Storage Resources: Getting Started

    Keywords: ESR, Resource Adequacy, Electric Storage Resource


    Information on how to get started with providing Electric Storage Resource(ESR) in the market.


    2497 view(s)

    Mar 25, 2025

  • Seasonal MISO Net Capacity Verification Test or Generation Verification Test Capacity (GVTC) Tips

    Keywords: PowerGADS, GVTC, Net Capacity


    Tips for Seasonal MISO Net Capacity Verification Test or GVTC


    1784 view(s)

    May 29, 2024

  • Accessing PowerGADS CCE Environment

    Keywords: Resource Adequacy, PowerGADS, GADs, GVTC, CCE, SAC, RAN


    How to access the CCE Environment for PowerGADS


    489 view(s)

    Jan 10, 2025

  • How to Access MECT in the Customer Connectivity Environment (CCE)

    Keywords: MECT, SAC, CCE, RA, Resource Adequacy


    Instructions for access MECT in the CCE


    570 view(s)

    Oct 28, 2024

  • How to Access and Use PowerGADS

    Keywords: PowerGADS, GVTC, Net Capacity, Generator Availability Test Data


    How to Access and Use PowerGADS


    1110 view(s)

    Nov 12, 2024

  • Resource Adequacy FAQ

    Keywords: RAN, RA, Resource Adequacy, RA Hours, ISAC, SAC, Schedule 53, PRA Timeline


    Frequently Asked Questions


    16048 view(s)

    Feb 21, 2025

  • How to Access Seasonal Accredited Capacity (SAC) Data

    Keywords: SAC, MECT, RA, DATA


    Instructions on how to get your Seasonal Accredited Data that was used to calculate unit SAC values.


    346 view(s)

    Dec 2, 2024

  • What happens when Schedule 53 Seasonal Accredited Capacity (SAC) is greater than ICAP?

    Keywords: SAC, RAN. RA, ICAP, Schedule 53 Resources


    Two scenarios of what happens when Schedule 53 Resources SAC is greater than ICAP.


    432 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • How to Convert Seasonal Accredited Capacity (SAC) associated with Energy Resource Service (ERIS) into Zonal Resource Credits (ZRC)

    Keywords: Resource Adequacy, SAC, ERIS, ZRC


    How to Convert Seasonal Accredited Capacity (SAC) associated with Energy Resource Service (ERIS) into Zonal Resource Credits (ZRC)


    2217 view(s)

    Jan 2, 2025

  • What's New for OMS-MISO Survey

    Keywords: Resource Adequacy, OMS, OMS Survey, MECT


    New functionalities available.


    1591 view(s)

    Feb 10, 2025

  • How to Submit the MISO-OMS Survey

    Keywords: Resource Adequacy, OMS, OMS Survey,


    How to Submit the MISO-OMS Survey


    1339 view(s)

    Feb 10, 2025

  • Where Do You Find MISO's Emergency Notification and Load Shedding Protocol?

    Keywords: Resource Adequacy, Emergency Notification, Load Shedding


    Location of emergency notification and load shedding protocol


    250 view(s)

    May 2, 2025

  • Capacity Replacement Non-Compliance Charge (CRNCC) & CROW Outages

    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.


    1747 view(s)

    Dec 10, 2024

  • Historical Unit Consideration (HUC) FAQ & Scenarios

    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.


    136 view(s)

    May 2, 2025

  • PowerGADs Upgrade to PowerGADS 4.0

    Keywords: Resource Adequacy, PowerGADs, GADS, Upgrade, CCE


    Information about upgraded PowerGADS 4.0 in the CCE Environment.


    439 view(s)

    Nov 5, 2024