Common use of Control Area Clause in Contracts

Control Area. An electric power system or combination of electric power systems to which a common automatic generation control scheme is applied in order to: (1) match, at all times, the power output of the Generators within the electric power system(s), and capacity and energy purchased from entities outside the electric power system(s), with the Load within the electric power system(s); (2) maintain scheduled interchange with other Control Areas, within the limits of Good Utility Practice; (3) maintain the frequency of the electric power system(s) within reasonable limits in accordance with Good Utility Practice; and (4) provide sufficient generating capacity to maintain operating reserves in accordance with Good Utility Practice. Control Area Services. Services provided by the ISO under the ISO Services Tariff related to the ISO’s responsibilities as the Control Area operator for the NYCA Cooperatively Owned Electric System. A cooperatively owned electric system that owns or controls distribution facilities and provides electric service in accordance with the Rural Electric Corporation Law, and is located within the New York Control Area.