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As an RTO, one of MISO’s key functions is to facilitate the availability of adequate resources to reliably meet the peak demand in the MISO region. MISO’s Resource Adequacy construct complements the jurisdiction that regulatory authorities have in determining the necessary level of adequacy and works in concert with Load Serving Entities (“LSEs”) that provide demand forecasts that help drive the development of local and regional requirements.
This voluntary annual capacity auction provides a way for Market Participants to meet resource adequacy requirements. The location-specific approach of the PRA encourages resources to be available when needed in the right locations in an economic and efficient manner.
MISO conducts seasonal resource assessments to evaluate potential resource adequacy risks for the upcoming season. These assessments evaluate projected near-term available capacity under probable and extreme peak load forecasts and historical generator outage conditions for each season. The assessments highlight potential issues in the upcoming seasons to help system operators and stakeholders prepare for potential strained system conditions and develop preventative actions.
Knowledge Articles
RA Seasonal Accredited Capacity FAQ (KA-01373)
MECT Seasonal Accredited Capacity Displays (KA-01320)
MECT Tool Changes for Seasonal Accredited Capacity (Video)
SAC Resolution Process (KA-01376)
SAC Templates & Information
How to Use the Resource Adequacy SAC Unit Template (KA-01372)
How to Use the Resource Adequacy SAC Unit Template (Video)
How to access Schedule 53 SAC Validation files in the Market Portal
Computer Based Training
The following module is available in the Customer Learning Center:
Introduction to Seasonal Accredited Capacity
Seasonal Auction
Auction cycle will move from annual to seasonal auction (clearing all four seasons still once yearly).
Seasonal Accredited Capacity (SAC)
The thermal resource accreditation will be calculated seasonally based on each resource’s real-time offered availability during all hours and hours with the tightest operating conditions to effectively reflect the actual availability of resources during times when they are most needed. The calculation of SAC values will be enhanced to a more efficient, automated process in replacement of the current manual method for thermal type resources.
Not Changing:
The general process for auctions will not change.
Data required for each auction cycle will not change.
Development is currently underway. Enhancements are being released to MECT Customer Connectivity Environment (CCE) as they become available. Production release and implementation will coincide with the 2023-2024 Plan Year cycle to begin in September 2022.
| Date | Current & Upcoming Data Publication |
Data View Provided |
| Now Available in PRA Docs > PY23-24 | RA Hours | Sept 2019 - Aug 2022 (PY 23/24) |
| November 2022 | Initial Class Average Initial UCAP/ISAC Ratio (Draft) SAC Values |
Sept 2019 - Aug 2022 (PY 23/24) |
| December 15, 2022 | Final SAC Values | Sept 2019 - Aug 2022 (PY 23/24) |
PY = Plan Year
Training and knowledge resources are available through MISO Help and MISO LMS
Recently published references:
| How to Access Customer Connectivity Environment (CCE) KA-01319 |
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Registrations in MECT
Registrations in MECT (Video Walkthrough) KA-01369 |
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MECT Screens: Seasonal Accredited Capacity Displays Doc KA-01320 Seasonal Accredited Capacity Displays (Video Walkthrough) KA-01368 |
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PowerGADS/GVTC Resources
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Net Capacity Verification Test KA-01344 |
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Seasonal Accredited Capacity: Resource Adequacy/Seasonal Accredited Capacity FAQ KA-01373 |
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Additional Resources: How to Access Customer Connectivity Environment (CCE) KA-01319 RA Reforms Conceptual Design Document Seasonal Accredited Capacity Calculations LMS Training: Intro to Seasonal Accredited Capacity MECT Tool Changes for Seasonal Accredited Capacity KA-01368 MECT - Registration Changes with SAC KA-01369 |
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