Energia i gospodarka · 24/03/2010

Revision to Electric Reliability Organization Definition of Bulk Electric System

The Commission proposes to direct the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to revise its definition of the term "bulk electric system" to include all electric transmission facilities with a rating of 100 kV or above. The Commission proposes that a Regional Entity must seek ERO and Commission approval before exempting any facility rated at 100 kV or above from compliance with mandatory Reliability Standards. The Commission believes that a 100 kV threshold for identifying bulk electric system facilities will protect the reliability of the bulk electric system. The proposal would also provide consistency across the nation's reliability regions regarding the identification of bulk electric system facilities.