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The California ISO has posted an updated version of the Master File User Guide and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for the Commitment Cost Enhancements Phase 3 market simulation starting on March 26, 2018.

In preparation for the Commitment Cost Enhancements Phase 3 market simulation starting on March 26, 2018, the ISO has posted an updated version of the Master File User Guide to its website at http://www.caiso.com/Documents/MasterFileUserGuide_Mar2018.pdf.This updated version includes a complete list of all Use Limited Plan (ULP) and Resource Data Template (RDT) validation rules, and updated RDT submission instructions.

In addition, the ISO posted a Frequently Asked Questions document at http://www.caiso.com/Documents/MarchMarketSimulation-CommitmentCostPhase3-FrequentlyAskedQuestions.pdf, which provides additional guidance on the market simulation approach.

More information on the Commitment Cost Enhancements Phase 3 implementation is available on the Release Planning webpage at http://www.caiso.com/informed/Pages/ReleasePlanning/Default.aspx.

Market Simulation Coordinator at MarketSim@caiso.com