Control Area. Control Area shall mean an electric power system or combination of electric power systems bounded by interconnection metering and telemetry to which a common generation control scheme is applied in order to: (a) match the power output of the generators within the electric power system(s) and energy purchased from entities outside the electric power system(s), with the load within the electric power system(s); (b) maintain scheduled interchange with other Control Areas, within the limits of Good Utility Practice; (c) maintain the frequency of the electric power system(s) within reasonable limits in accordance with Good Utility Practice and the criteria of NERC and each Applicable Regional Entity; (d) maintain power flows on transmission facilities within appropriate limits to preserve reliability; and (e) provide sufficient generating capacity to maintain operating reserves in accordance with Good Utility Practice.
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Samples: Reliability Assurance Agreement, Reliability Assurance Agreement, Reliability Assurance Agreement
