CEP Grid Infrastructure & Transmission Flashcards
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What does 'open access transmission' mean under FERC Order 888?
Answer: Utilities must provide non-discriminatory transmission service to all eligible customers under the same terms they provide to themselves
FERC Order 888 requires transmission-owning utilities to file open-access transmission tariffs offering non-discriminatory service to all wholesale market participants on the same terms as the utility's own use.
Which term describes the practice of scheduling power delivery from a generator to a load through multiple transmission systems across utility or RTO boundaries?
Answer: Wheeling
Wheeling refers to the transmission of electricity over the facilities of an intermediate utility or RTO to deliver power from a distant generator to a load in another control area.
What is the primary function of 'ancillary services' in electricity markets?
Answer: To support reliable grid operation by providing frequency regulation, reserves, and voltage control
Ancillary services (regulation, spinning reserves, voltage support) are procured by grid operators to maintain real-time frequency and voltage stability on the bulk power system.
In deregulated electricity markets, what is the role of a 'load-serving entity' (LSE)?
Answer: It procures energy, capacity, and ancillary services to meet the electricity needs of its retail customers
An LSE is responsible for securing sufficient energy and capacity resources to reliably serve its customers' load, participating in wholesale markets or signing bilateral contracts to do so.
What is 'interconnection queue' in the context of new generation development?
Answer: A waitlist of new generation projects seeking studies and approval to connect to the transmission grid
The interconnection queue is the backlog of generation projects waiting for transmission studies that determine what grid upgrades are needed before they can connect and deliver power.
Which grid modernization technology enables two-way communication between utilities and smart meters to support time-of-use pricing and demand response programs?
Answer: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
AMI encompasses smart meters, communication networks, and data management systems that enable real-time two-way data exchange between utilities and customers to support dynamic pricing and demand management.