
Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability Data, Import, PowerGADS, Resource Adequacy, Planning
Types of data imported to MISO PowerGads system.
811 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
330 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability, Reporting, Timeline, Resource Adequacy, Planning
GADS data must be submitted on a quarterly basis.
773 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.
840 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.
1982 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.
2766 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).
1893 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.
1039 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
1260 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.
2303 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.
9238 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
591 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).
5961 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
3580 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.
658 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.
860 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
945 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)
5956 view(s)
May 4, 2026
Keywords: PRA, Steps, Resource, Participate
An overview of steps required for a resource to participate in an upcoming PRA
1216 view(s)
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
1325 view(s)
May 4, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, ESR, Electric Storage Resource, electric storage, battery, battery storage
FAQs for Electric Storage Resource implementation
15690 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.
4363 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: PowerGADS, GVTC, Net Capacity
Tips for Seasonal MISO Net Capacity Verification Test or GVTC
3103 view(s)
Jun 1, 2026
Keywords: MECT, Total Area Forecast, Resource Adequacy
How Submit Total Area Forecast in MECT
159 view(s)
Apr 28, 2026
Keywords: MECT, SAC, CCE, RA, Resource Adequacy
Instructions for access MECT in the CCE
1192 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: PowerGADS, GVTC, Net Capacity, Generator Availability Test Data
How to Access and Use PowerGADS
2154 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
23261 view(s)
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.
682 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.
767 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)
4715 view(s)
Apr 24, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, OMS, OMS Survey,
How to Submit the MISO-OMS Survey
2324 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, Emergency Notification, Load Shedding
Location of emergency notification and load shedding protocol
1037 view(s)
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.
3597 view(s)
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.
564 view(s)
Jun 1, 2026
Keywords: Demand Response, DR, Registration, Testing,
Information about Demand Resource Registration
362 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, LMR, Registration Checklist
Checklist of materials needed to register an LMR.
642 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026