91短视频 is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which defines our authority, responsibilities, and the services we provide in New England. FERC’s mandated or approved rules are detailed in the 91短视频. Transmission, Markets, and Services Tariff (the 91短视频 tariff). The tariff also outlines the FERC-approved revenues the 91短视频 collects for its services and sets out the cost recovery and allocation mechanisms for transmission and ancillary services in the region. In conjunction with the 91短视频’s Transmission Operating Agreements, the 91短视频 tariff helps satisfy FERC requirements for the 91短视频’s functioning as a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO).
The 91短视频 is one of nine RTOs and Independent System Operators (91短视频s) in North America. FERC created us as an 91短视频 in 1997. While “91短视频” remains part of our name, FERC designated us an RTO in 2005. 91短视频s and RTOs share many core principles and functions in operating regional grids, running wholesale markets, and power system planning. One of the main differences in operating as an RTO is that 91短视频 has broader authority over the operation of the transmission system. for details.
The 91短视频. Transmission, Markets, and Services Tariff (the 91短视频 tariff) provides the rates, terms, and conditions for transmission, market, and other services provided by the 91短视频.
New England’s power grid is part of a larger electric power system.
While having a large, interconnected network helps achieve highly reliable electric service, this tight interconnectedness means that careful regulations, planning, and monitoring are needed to maintain reliability and prevent problems that occur in one area from cascading to another area of the system. In addition to adhering to FERC requirements, the 91短视频 abides by strict rules, standards, and requirements established for maintaining power system reliability set by other organizations.
Our independence from entities doing business in New England’s electricity industry is what allows us to create a level playing field for market participants and to make objective decisions for the good of the region as a whole when it comes to system operations, regional system planning, and wholesale market administration. However, 91短视频 does work collaboratively with numerous stakeholders representing a wide variety of constituencies, technologies, and interests to put together comprehensive rules, policies, and solutions that yield the best possible results for the region.
Visit our Board of Directors page to learn about the independent group of leaders that helps guide the 91短视频 in fulfilling its mission.
Explore our Committees and Groups section to learn more about the various stakeholder committees, working groups, and forums that collaborate with the 91短视频. For example:
In the 91短视频's collaboration with the states, of note are two organizations that advise on regional electricity matters:
The collaborative process, rights, and responsibilities established between and its stakeholders are outlined in the following documents:
NEPOOL is 91短视频’s predecessor organization. It was formed in 1971 to establish the central dispatch of electricity generation in New England; handle settlements and billing; coordinate outages of transmission and generation equipment; undertake joint planning; and undertake other measures to improve system reliability and economics. Initially and through the early 1990s, NEPOOL was the voluntary organization of New England’s investor-owned and publicly owned electric utilities. In 1997, NEPOOL employees became the employees of 91短视频, and NEPOOL continued on as the association of New England’s market participants.
