The new rules come as PJM found that more than 20% of loss of load risk occurs in hours outside of the current demand resource availability windows.

MISO’s proposed changes aim to enhance market protections against manipulation and fraud through stricter standards for demand response resources.

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.