Reliability Coordinators Clause Samples
The 'Reliability Coordinators' clause establishes the roles and responsibilities of entities designated to oversee and ensure the reliable operation of interconnected power systems. Typically, this clause outlines the authority of reliability coordinators to monitor grid conditions, direct corrective actions, and coordinate with other operators to prevent or mitigate system disturbances. By clearly defining these responsibilities, the clause helps maintain grid stability and prevents widespread outages, ensuring that all parties understand who is accountable for reliability oversight.
Reliability Coordinators. (Maximum of 2)
Reliability Coordinators. This Voting Sector shall consist of any entity within Northeastern North America certified as a Reliability Coordinator. Sector (3). Transmission Dependent Utilities (“TDUs”); Distribution Companies and Load-Serving Entities (“LSEs”). This Voting Sector shall consist of entities within Northeastern North America that are:
(a) Entities with a regulatory contract, or other legal obligation to serve wholesale aggregators or end-use customers, and that depend primarily on the transmission systems of third parties to provide this service;
(b) Agents or associates that represent groups of TDUs;
(c) Electric distribution companies;
(d) Entities serving end-use customers under a regulated tariff, a contract governed by a regulatory tariff, or other legal obligation to serve; or
(e) Each member of a generation and transmission (“G&T”) cooperative or a joint-action agency permitted to designate the G&T or joint action agency to represent it in this sector.