Local capacity requirements process - 2026

Started: Oct 03, 2024

Leads
Catalin Micsa

The ISO performs annual studies to identify the minimum local resource capacity required in each local area to meet established reliability criteria. As part of this study process, the ISO obtains input from stakeholders on the criteria, methodology and assumptions used as inputs into the studies, and feedback on the study results. Based on the study results, load serving entities receive a proportional allocation of the minimum required local resource capacity by transmission access charge area, and submit resource adequacy plans to show that they have procured the necessary capacity.

Status

Development Decision Implementation Completed/Closed
Apr 03, 2025* Draft final report posting
Apr 10, 2025* Meeting
Apr 17, 2025* Comments due
Apr 30, 2025* Final report posting

Activities

Web meeting


Agenda - 2026 and 2030 Local Capacity Requirements Mar 06, 2025

Overall Summary of Findings - Draft 2026 and 2030 Local Capacity Requirements

Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Humboldt Local Area

Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR NCNB Local Area

Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Sierra Local Area

Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Bay Area Local Area

Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Big Creek-Ventura Local Area

Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Fresno Local Area

Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Kern Local Area

Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR LA Basin and San Diego-Imperial Valley Local Areas

Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR San Diego Non-Bulk Sub-areas

Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Stockton Local Area

Web meeting


Presentation - 2026 Local Capacity Technical Study Criteria Methodology and Assumptions - Oct 31, 2024

ISO Reponses to Comments - 2026 Local Capacity Requirements Drat Study Plan

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Study manual


Final Study Manual - 2026 Local Capacity Requirements

Draft Study Manual - 2026 Local Capacity Requirements