Common use of Specific Voltage Schedule Coordination Actions Clause in Contracts

Specific Voltage Schedule Coordination Actions. (a) Each Party has operational or functional control of reactive sources within its system and will direct adjustments to voltage schedules at appropriate facilities. (b) Each Party generally will adjust its voltage schedules to best utilize its resources for operation prior to coordinated actions with the other Party. (c) If a Party anticipates voltage or reactive problems, it will inform the other Party (operations planning with respect to future day and RC with respect to same day) of the situation, describe the conditions, and request voltage/reactive support under these Procedures. As a part of the request, the Party must identify the specific area where voltage/reactive support is requested and provide an estimate of the magnitude and time duration of the request as well as the specific requirements for reactive support. The Parties will determine the appropriate measures to address the condition and develop a plan of action. (d) Each Party will contact its affected Transmission Owners, TOPs and BAs. The purpose of this call is to ensure that the situation is fully understood and that an effective operating plan to address the situation has been developed. If necessary the Parties will convene a conference call with the affected Transmission Owners, TOPs, and BAs. (e) Each Party will implement or direct voltage schedule changes requested by the other Party, provided that a Party may decline a requested change if the change would result in equipment violations or reduce the effective operation of its facilities. A Party that declines a requested change must inform the requesting Party that the request cannot be granted and state the reason for denial.