Regional Transmission Organization (RTO)/Independent System Operator (ISO)
There are six Regional Transmission Organizations that ensure the reliability of the electric grid within their region and manage wholesale electric markets. This section provides more information about RTOs/ISOs.
- An Introductory Guide to Electricity Markets regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- An Introductory Guide for Understanding and Participating in California ISO (CAISO) Processes
- An Introductory Guide for Participation in ISO New England (ISO-NE) Processes
- An Introductory Guide for Participation in Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Processes
- An Introductory Guide for Participation in New York ISO (NYISO) Processes
- An Introductory Guide for Participation in PJM Processes
- An Introductory Guide for Participation in Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Processes
Rulemakings
When the Commission is considering a change of policies or rules, it will open a rulemaking in order to solicit input from a broad range of stakeholders.
The following sections contain explainers on recent rulemakings impacting organized electricity markets.
Distributed Energy Resources
Generator Interconnection
- Explainer on the Interconnection Final Rule (FERC Order No. 2023)
- Explainer on the Interconnection Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR)
Inverter-Based Resources
Regional Electric Transmission
- Explainer on the Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Final Rule (FERC Order No. 1920)
- Explainer on Siting Interstate Electric Transmission Facilities (FERC Order No. 1977)
- Explainer on the Transmission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR)
- Explainer on Permits to Site Interstate Electric Transmission Facilities Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR)
Other
- Pamphlet on Electric Transmission Facilities Permit Process
- Formula Rates in Electric Transmission Proceedings: Key Concepts and How to Participate
- Explainer on FPA Section 203 Blanket Authorizations Explainer
- Explainer on Reliability
- Tribal Participation Guide for FERC Environmental Reviews
- Explainer on Western Energy Markets
Primers
Primers are book length documents written to provide in-depth context and information on specific topics.
Quick Links
- Explainer on the Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Final Rule (FERC Order No. 1920)
- Explainer on Siting Interstate Electric Transmission Facilities (FERC Order No. 1977)
- Introduction to Western Markets Expansion
- Pamphlet on Electric Transmission Facilities Permit Process
- WorkshOPP Videos
- OPP Educational Handouts