Resource adequacy (RA)
This graph helps assess upcoming grid conditions by comparing the forecasted amount of energy demand compared to the amount contracted under the state’s RA program.
Available RA capacity1-hour interval
RA is energy designated by the state to be bid into the market for the reliable operation of the power grid, minus the impacts of outage derates.
Includes data from supplier supply plan, Reliability Must-Run (RMR), and Capacity Procurement Mechanism (CPM).
Available net RA capacity1-hour interval
RA capacity minus energy from wind and solar RA resources.
RA credits
Local regulatory authority credits against the RA obligation for its load serving entities.
Includes data from Demand Response (DR), Cost Allocation Mechanism (CAM), liquidated damages (LD).
Demand 5-minute average
The amount of energy that is needed on the grid.
Net demand 5-minute average
Demand minus wind and solar.
Day-ahead forecast 1-hour average
Energy expected to be needed during the day, based on historical system loads and temperatures.
Day-ahead net forecast 1-hour average
Energy expected to be needed during the day minus wind and solar, based on historical system loads and temperatures.
Reserve requirement 1-hour interval
Amount of reserves required.
Reserve requirement for day-ahead 1-hour interval
1.5% of load for estimated regulation reserve plus 6% of load for estimated contingency reserves.
How to use this chart
- View values
- Hover over the chart to view values over a specific time of day.
- Hide/Show series
- Hide/Show a series by selecting the series in the legend at the bottom of the chart.
- Date dropdown
- Select a date to see that day's resource adequacy capacity trend data.
- Options dropdown
- Highlight reserve requirement and/or RA credits.
- Download dropdown
- Export a CSV file based on the date and series selected.
Demand and net demand trend data do not include dispatchable pump loads and battery storage that is charging on the system.