Common use of Annual Data and Information Exchange Requirement Clause in Contracts

Annual Data and Information Exchange Requirement. In support of interregional transmission planning coordination, each Party shall provide the other with the following data and information on an annual basis and will follow the stipulations for such exchange as noted below: a) Powerflow models for projected system conditions for the planning horizon (up to the next ten (10) years) that include planned generation development and retirements, planned transmission facilities and seasonal load projections; b) System stability models with detailed dynamic modeling of generators and other active elements; c) Production cost models that include planned generation development and retirements, load forecasts, and planned transmission facilities; d) Assumptions used in development of above powerflow, stability and production cost models; and e) Contingency lists for use in powerflow, stability, and production cost analyses. Models provided will be consistent with those used in the respective Party’s planning processes. Formats for the exchange of data will be agreed upon by the JPC. Parties can provide the best available information and will not be required to develop unique models to meet the requirements of this JOA. The Parties agree to maintain the data and information received under Section 9.2.1 in accordance with each Party’s applicable Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (“CEII”) and confidentiality policies. Data compiled through other multi-regional modeling efforts can be used to meet the data exchange requirements of Section 9.2 as agreed to in writing by both Parties. This annual data exchange will be completed during the first quarter of each calendar year, unless Parties agree in writing to a different timeline.