Overview There are three different types of Flexible RA Capacity, Base Ramping, Peak Ramping, and Super-Peak Ramping. A resource qualifies to provide Flexible RA Capacity in each Flexible Capacity Category for which it meets the qualifications set forth in ISO Tariff Sections 40.10.3.2, 40.10.3.3, and 40.10.3.4. Base Ramping Peak Ramping Super-Peak Ramping Capable of DAM and 5:00 a.m. 10 p.m. Five hour block Five hour block – RTM Economic Bidding determined seasonally determined seasonally Energy Requirement Minimum 6 hours at Minimum 3 hours at Minimum 3 hours at EFC EFC EFC Availability 7 days per week, all 7 days per week, all All non-holiday days per days per weekdays per month Daily Start-Up Capability The resource must be At least one start per At least one start per able to provide the day day minimum of (i) two per day for every day of the month or sixty Start-Ups per month, or (ii) the number of allowed by its operational limits, including minimum up and minimum down time Limitations No monthly or annual No monthly or annual Must be capable of limitations on number of limitations on number responding to at 5 starts or energy limits of starts or energy dispatches per month that translate to less limits that translate to during the five-hour than the less than the period of the must offer requirements requirements obligation Qualifying for Multiple Categories A resource that meets the qualifications of the Flexible Capacity Category for Base Ramping resources also qualifies as a Peak Ramping resource. A resource that meets the qualifications of the Flexible Capacity Category for Base Ramping resources or Peak Ramping resources also qualifies as a Super-Peak Ramping resource
Overview There are three different types of Flexible RA Capacity, Base Ramping, Peak Ramping, and Super-Peak Ramping. A resource qualifies to provide Flexible RA Capacity in each Flexible Capacity Category for which it meets the qualifications set forth in ISO Tariff Sections 40.10.3.2, 40.10.3.3, and 40.10.3.4. Base Ramping Peak Ramping Super-Peak Ramping Capable of DAM and RTM Economic Bidding 5:00 a.m. – 10 p.m. Five hour block determined seasonally Five hour block determined seasonally Energy Requirement Minimum 6 hours at EFC Minimum 3 hours at EFC Minimum 3 hours at EFC Availability 7 days per week, all days per 7 days per week, all days per All non-holiday weekdays per month Daily Start-Up Capability The resource must be able to provide the minimum of (i) two per day for every day of the month or sixty Start-Ups per month, or (ii) the number of allowed by its operational limits, including minimum up and minimum down time At least one start per day At least one start per day Limitations No monthly or annual limitations on number of starts or energy limits that translate to less than the requirements No monthly or annual limitations on number of starts or energy limits that translate to less than the requirements Must be capable of responding to at 5 dispatches per month during the five-hour period of the must offer obligation Qualifying for Multiple Categories A resource that meets the qualifications of the Flexible Capacity Category for Base Ramping resources also qualifies as a Peak Ramping resource. A resource that meets the qualifications of the Flexible Capacity Category for Base Ramping resources or Peak Ramping resources also qualifies as a Super-Peak Ramping resource
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