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


    816 view(s)

    Jan 23, 2024

  • 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)


    308 view(s)

    Jan 29, 2024

  • 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).


    1416 view(s)

    Jan 23, 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.


    1349 view(s)

    Jan 23, 2024

  • 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


    971 view(s)

    Jan 23, 2024

  • Full Responsibility Transactions (FRT)

    Keywords: FRT, Full Responsibility, Transaction, Load obligation, MECT, Module E, Capacity Tracking, Resource Adequacy, Planning


    Full Responsibility Transactions (FRT)


    109 view(s)

    Jan 23, 2024

  • Full Responsibility Transactions (FRT) Defined

    Keywords: Load obligation, FRT, Full Responsibility Transaction, Module E, Capacity Tracking, MECT, Resource Adequacy, Planning


    Market Participants may assume load obligation(s) for another Market Participant entering a FRT in the MECT.


    250 view(s)

    Jan 23, 2024

  • Generator Availability Data System (GADS)

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


    Types of data imported to MISO PowerGads system.


    143 view(s)

    May 29, 2024

  • 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


    60 view(s)

    Jan 29, 2024

  • 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.


    117 view(s)

    Jan 29, 2024

  • 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.


    415 view(s)

    Jan 23, 2024

  • 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.


    774 view(s)

    Jan 23, 2024

  • Generator Verification Test Capacity (GVTC) Extension Request

    Keywords: GVTC, Extension, Reporting Deadline, Resource Adequacy, Submit, Generator, Verification, Planning Year


    MPs representing Generation Resources are required to use reasonable efforts to submit GVTC by October 31 prior to the upcoming Planning Year


    53 view(s)

    Jan 29, 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.


    1314 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).


    609 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.


    368 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


    582 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.


    1208 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.


    4712 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


    225 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


    844 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).


    2726 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


    1863 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.


    368 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.


    234 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.


    313 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


    454 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)


    2318 view(s)

    May 7, 2024

  • GADS Unlock Request (Generating Availability Data System

    Keywords: Reasource Adequacy, RA, Capacity, PowerGADS, GVTC, Generation Verification Test Capacity, OMC Codes


    Request a GADS Resource Unlock


    180 view(s)

    Jun 3, 2024

  • 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


    461 view(s)

    Jul 1, 2024

  • CCE Seasonal Accredited Capacity Main Display

    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


    896 view(s)

    Jan 29, 2024

  • Non-MISO Transaction Bulletin Board

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


    Accessing the Non-MISO Transaction Bulletin Board


    696 view(s)

    Dec 1, 2023

  • Electric Storage Resources FAQ

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


    FAQs for Electric Storage Resource implementation


    4930 view(s)

    Jul 22, 2024

  • 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.


    1950 view(s)

    Apr 1, 2024

  • MISO PowerGADS FAQ

    Keywords: PowerGADS, RAN, Seasonal Construct, GVTC


    Changes to PowerGADS with the RAN Seasonal Construct


    709 view(s)

    May 29, 2024

  • 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


    1540 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


    372 view(s)

    Jan 29, 2024

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

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


    Instructions for access MECT in the CCE


    369 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


    851 view(s)

    Oct 28, 2024

  • Resource Adequacy/Seasonal Accredited Capacity FAQ

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


    Frequently Asked Questions


    12616 view(s)

    Oct 15, 2024

  • Process for Seasonal Accredited Capacity (SAC) Resolution

    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.


    502 view(s)

    Jan 29, 2024

  • 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.


    262 view(s)

    Dec 1, 2023

  • 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.


    293 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)


    1388 view(s)

    Jan 2, 2024

  • How to Submit Retail Choice Switching

    Keywords: Resource Adequacy, Submit Retail Choice Switching


    How to Submit Retail Choice Switching


    192 view(s)

    Feb 1, 2024

  • How to Submit the MISO-OMS Survey

    Keywords: Resource Adequacy, OMS, OMS Survey,


    How to Submit the MISO-OMS Survey


    886 view(s)

    Mar 13, 2024

  • 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


    186 view(s)

    May 6, 2024

  • 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.


    1159 view(s)

    Sep 3, 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.


    48 view(s)

    Jun 12, 2024

  • PowerGADs Upgrade to PowerGADS 4.0

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


    Information about upgraded PowerGADS 4.0 in the CCE Environment.


    272 view(s)

    Sep 16, 2024