
Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability Data, Import, PowerGADS, Resource Adequacy, Planning
Types of data imported to MISO PowerGads system.
636 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability, Add, PowerGADS, GVTC, Capacity, Resource Adequacy, Planning
Generation Resources greater than or equal to 10 MW (based on Generation Verification Tested Capacity (GVTC)) must submit their Generator Availability Data
216 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability, Reporting, Timeline, Resource Adequacy, Planning
GADS data must be submitted on a quarterly basis.
557 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: GADS, Generator Availability Data, PowerGADS, Unlock, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Capacity
PowerGADS data entry is locked after the submission deadline has passed.
785 view(s)
Nov 25, 2025
Keywords: GVTC, Generator Verification Test, Correction, Resource Adequacy, Planning
Corrections for Air Temperature, Relative Humidity and Cooling Water Temperature are applied based on unit type.
1730 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: GVTC, Generator, Verification, Test, Capacity, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Summer, Peak, Planning
Brief description of GVTC value and location of summer peak date and time.
2519 view(s)
Jul 7, 2025
Keywords: PRMR, Calculated, Calculation, Planning Reserve Margin, Local Resource Zone, Planning, Resource Adequacy
Planning Resources are maintained for each Local Resource Zone (LRZ) to meet the MISO footprint’s Planning Reserve Margin Requirement (PRMR).
1513 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: ICAP, Defer, Deferral, Credit Requirement, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Auction, Request
MISO will adjust the Market Participant’s credit requirements within ten (10) Business Days of the full ICAP being met and validated by MISO.
901 view(s)
Jul 7, 2025
Keywords: ICAP, Installed Capacity, Defer, Deferral, Planning Resource Auction, Zonal Resource Credit, Resource Adequacy
ICAP Deferrals allow Market Participants (MPs) to participate in the Planning Resource Auction (PRA) using Zonal Resource Credits (ZRCs) that meet defined
1175 view(s)
Jul 7, 2025
Keywords: LCR, Local Clearing, Local Resource Zone, LRZ, Resource Adequacy, Planning
MISO will determine the import and export limits for each Local Resource Zone (LRZ) by performing a transfer analysis study.
2138 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: LRZ, Local Resource Zone, Planning, Demand, Loss of Load, Resource Adequacy
Describes LRZ purpose, how they are determined and details.
8482 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, Planning Resources, Local Clearing Requirement, Local Resource Zone, LRZ, LSE, Planning Reserve Margin Requirement, PRMR
A sufficient volume of Planning Resources must be located in the same LRZ as the LSE's PRMR to meet the LRZ's LCR
499 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Planning Reserve Margin Requirement, PRMR, Zonal Resource Credit, Resource Adequacy, Planning
Each Load Serving Entity’s (LSE’s) total obligation will be referred to as the Planning Reserve Margin Requirement (PRMR).
5123 view(s)
Apr 24, 2026
Keywords: PRA, RA, Planning, Auction, LRZ, Load Reserve Zone
MISO’s PRA mechanics provide LSEs in MISO an option to procure Planning Resources through an annual auction process known as the Planning Resource Auction
3254 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Non-Coincident Peak, Submit, Load Forecast, Resource Adequacy, Planning, Summer, Winter, Seasonal
Market Participants serving load within MISO must submit a Non-Coincident Peak Load forecast(s) each year by midnight November 1st.
522 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Submit, Energy, Load Forecast, Resource Adequacy, Planning Year, Peak Load, Seasonal, MECT, Module E
Market Participants serving load within MISO must submit an Energy For Load forecast(s) each year by midnight November 1.
751 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Peak, Load Forecast, Submit, Resource Adequacy, Coincident Peak, Planning Year
Market Participants serving load within MISO must submit a Coincident Peak Load forecast(s) each year by midnight November 1
838 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Zonal, Deliverability, ZDB, Resource Adequacy, Local Resource, LRZ, External Resource, ERZ, Sub-Regional, SRRZ, Planning, Auction
Price separation between Local Resource Zones (LRZs), External Resource Zones (ERZs), or groupings of LRZs, including Sub-Regional Resource Zone (SRRZs)
5280 view(s)
Apr 24, 2026
Keywords: PRA, Steps, Resource, Participate
An overview of steps required for a resource to participate in an upcoming PRA
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Jul 7, 2025
Keywords: Seasonal Accredited Capacity, Resource Adequacy, MECT, Module E Capacity Tracking, CCE, SAC
Screen shots and steps to access the CCE Seasonal Accredited Capacity main display
1212 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, ESR, Electric Storage Resource, electric storage, battery, battery storage
FAQs for Electric Storage Resource implementation
9368 view(s)
Apr 24, 2026
Keywords: ESR, Resource Adequacy, Electric Storage Resource
Information on how to get started with providing Electric Storage Resource(ESR) in the market.
3827 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: PowerGADS, GVTC, Net Capacity
Tips for Seasonal MISO Net Capacity Verification Test or GVTC
2646 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: MECT, Total Area Forecast, Resource Adequacy
How Submit Total Area Forecast in MECT
135 view(s)
Apr 28, 2026
Keywords: MECT, SAC, CCE, RA, Resource Adequacy
Instructions for access MECT in the CCE
995 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: PowerGADS, GVTC, Net Capacity, Generator Availability Test Data
How to Access and Use PowerGADS
1876 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: RAN, RA, Resource Adequacy, RA Hours, ISAC, SAC, Schedule 53, PRA Timeline, LOLE, FAQ, RT_MISC
Frequently Asked Questions
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Apr 24, 2026
Keywords: SAC, Seasonal Accredited Capacity, MECT, Dispute, Resolution, RA, Resource Adequacy
This process should be used if you have identified or perceive a potential difference in Seasonal Accredited Capacity (SAC) values from what MISO has.
627 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: SAC, RAN. RA, ICAP, Schedule 53 Resources
Two scenarios of what happens when Schedule 53 Resources SAC is greater than ICAP.
674 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, SAC, ERIS, ZRC
How to Convert Seasonal Accredited Capacity (SAC) associated with Energy Resource Service (ERIS) into Zonal Resource Credits (ZRC)
4007 view(s)
Apr 24, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, OMS, OMS Survey,
How to Submit the MISO-OMS Survey
2228 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, Emergency Notification, Load Shedding
Location of emergency notification and load shedding protocol
942 view(s)
May 2, 2025
Keywords: Capacity Replacement Non-Compliance Charge, CRNCC, CROW, Outages, derates, ZRCs,
This knowledge article answers frequent questions regarding Capacity Replacement Non-Compliance Charge, CROW tickets and Derates.
3162 view(s)
Apr 27, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, Hedge, HUC, Historical, Price Separation, Financial Hedge, ZDB, Zonal Deliverability Benefit, Resource Zone, FAQ, Scenario
Additional information around HUC and how they work within a Planning Resource Auction.
481 view(s)
Jul 7, 2025
Keywords: Demand Response, DR, Registration, Testing,
Information about Demand Resource Registration
231 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026
Keywords: Resource Adequacy, LMR, Registration Checklist
Checklist of materials needed to register an LMR.
338 view(s)
Apr 29, 2026