Full network model expansion

Through this initiative, the ISO will expand its full network model to more effectively balance the grid with external balancing authority areas and improve reliability and market solution accuracy, consistent with FERC and NERC recommendations following the September 8, 2011 southwest power outage. The proposed solution includes enhanced 1) loop flow modeling; 2) security analysis; 3) high voltage direct current transmission modeling; and 4) outage analysis and coordination.