April 9, 2025

MISO proposes sweeping demand response reforms to enhance reliability amid grid transformation

MISO’s proposed reforms impact an estimated 12 GW of demand response and emergency resources, most of which act as the final safeguard against involuntary load shedding.

Reform Roadmap: The Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. is proposing comprehensive reforms to its demand response and emergency resource programs, according to an April 4 filing. The changes are designed to ensure the efficient procurement and management of these resources as the grid manager faces a looming capacity shortfall in the coming years. What’s Changing: Key elements include flexible participation ...

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Filing Date: April 4, 2025

Docket Numbers:

ER25-1886

Short Summary:

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. is proposing comprehensive reforms to its demand response and emergency resource programs, according to an April 4 filing. The changes are designed to ensure the efficient procurement and management of these resources as the grid manager faces a looming capacity shortfall in the coming years.

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Policies & Rulemakings

Tags: Demand Response, Demand Response Market Participation, Grid Reliability, Resource Adequacy

Entities: Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Markets: Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Regions: Central

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Regulators: FERC

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Documents:

Demand Response – Tariff Amendment – Application