Quick and accurate settlements help markets function

Settlements are the calculation, billing, and invoicing of charges and payments for market and transmission-related activities between market participants and the ISO. The settlement cycle follows a specific timeline and processes for publication of statements, invoices and payment advices, dispute submittals and payments.

Process and requirements

ISO Tariff
Business Practice Manual for Settlements and Billing
Business Practice Manual for Credit Management and Market Clearing

Market and administrative charges

Many specific charge type categories are used within ISO settlements and invoice processes according to a Market Participant's involvement in the ISO Markets.

ISO Market Charge Codes Matrix6/10/2016 16:23
ISO RMR Payments Calendar Tool3/23/2017 11:38
Invoicing Schedule for Jan-Dec 2017 Monthly and 2018 Annual CRR Auctions12/02/2016 08:28
Invoicing Schedule for Jan-Dec 2016 Monthly and 2017 Annual CRR Auctions (Updated)11/14/2016 11:31
Invoicing Schedule for Jan-Dec 2015 Monthly and 2016 Annual CRR Auctions (updated)8/31/2015 08:55
Draft California ISO Payments Calendar 20189/18/2017 14:03
Draft California ISO Payments Calendar 20189/18/2017 14:03
California ISO Payments Calendar 2017 (Updated)3/28/2017 07:56
California ISO Payments Calendar 2017 (Updated)3/28/2017 07:56
California ISO Payments Calendar 20165/16/2016 08:59
California ISO Payments Calendar 20165/16/2016 08:59
ISO Settlement System Audit Report Jan 9, 20151/14/2015 11:15
Settlement mitigation
Supporting information regarding settlement estimation methodology in the event of a system error.
Grid management charge
The Grid Management Charge (GMC) is assessed to wholesale market customers to recover California ISO costs. This section contains current and historical GMC charge codes and rates and a sub section detailing the GMC unbundling process from 1998-2000.
Transmission access charge (TAC)
Emissions and start-up costs
UFE estimation
Amendment 60 - must offer waiver denial reports
PIRP protective measures

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Credit policy

The credit policy is detailed in the ISO Tariff and the Business Practice Manual for Credit Management and Market Clearing. Consistent with the policy, market participants use the following forms to demonstrate that they meet the ISO minimum participation and financial security requirements and to request an unsecured credit limit.