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
Jan 15, 2025* Base case posting
Jan 29, 2025* Comments due on base cases
Feb 24, 2025* Draft study completed
Mar 06, 2025* Meeting
Mar 20, 2025* Comments due
Apr 01, 2025* Draft final report posting
Apr 10, 2025* Meeting
Apr 17, 2025* Comments due
Apr 30, 2025* Final report posting

Activities

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