Circular scheduling

Circular scheduling occurs when the power scheduled for export from the source balancing authority returns back to the original scheduled import point and no power actually flows (source and sink remain the same). A market participant can unduly profit from this practice while creating potential operational issues arising from a mismatch between scheduled versus actual flows. Following stakeholder discussion, the ISO will consider clarifying existing market rules.

Outcome

Board of Governors approval: March 22, 2012

Current stakeholder meeting

Policy development