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Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO)/Independent System Operators (ISO)

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CAISO ERCOT SPP MISO PJM NYISO ISO-NE Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator
                 


    Independent System Operators grew out of Orders Nos. 888/889 where the Commission suggested the concept of an Independent System Operator as one way for existing tight power pools to satisfy the requirement of providing non-discriminatory access to transmission. Subsequently, in Order No. 2000, the Commission encouraged the voluntary formation of Regional Transmission Organizations to administer the transmission grid on a regional basis throughout North America (including Canada). Order No. 2000 delineated twelve characteristics and functions that an entity must satisfy in order to become a Regional Transmission Organization.

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RTO/ISO Regions Conferences
  • » May 8, 2007 - Examine the state of competition in wholesale power markets (AD07-7) - Event Details
  • » April 5, 2007 - Review the Commission's general policies regarding market monitoring (AD07-8) - Event Details
  • » February 27, 2007 - Competition In Wholesale Power Markets (AD07-7) - Event Details
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Updated: December 16, 2008