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Arizona Independent Scheduling Administrator Assoc

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860931955 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.az-isa.org
revenue
$106K
expenses
$107K
net assets
$53K
employees
mission · from form 990

Support electric competition

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Independent Scheduling Administrator Association (Az ISA) is a nonprofit entity responsible for administering transmission service scheduling and coordination in Arizona. It operates under FERC-approved tariffs and facilitates dispute resolution among transmission providers and electric service providers. The organization holds regular board and member meetings to oversee its operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Provides a formal process for resolving disputes between transmission providers and electric service providers regarding scheduling and service agreements
Annual Members Meeting
Holds yearly meetings for member organizations to conduct governance, elect directors, and review operational updates
Board of Directors Meetings
Conducts regular board meetings to oversee organizational operations, compliance, and policy implementation
Transmission Scheduling Administration
Manages the scheduling of transmission services across Arizona in accordance with FERC regulations and tariff provisions
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Transmission System Oversight & Compliance 18 activities
    • Conducts research on transmission coordination
      Completed a survey of available Scheduling Coordinators (SCs) to inform operational and planning decisions within the transmission system.
    • Conducts transmission system reviews and reevaluations
      Initiated a reevaluation of the temporary Allocated Retail Network Transmission (ARNT) mechanism by September 1, 2001, to assess its ongoing applicability and effectiveness.
    • Developing and publishing electricity transmission protocols and position papers
      Develops and publishes various position papers and proposals related to the Protocols Manual, covering issues such as firm purchase reserves, ARNT transmission auctions, and energy imbalance, and revises the Az ISA Protocols Manual multiple times.
    • Developing and publishing electricity transmission protocols and position papers
      The organization develops and publishes various position papers and proposals related to its Protocols Manual, covering issues such as firm purchase reserves, ARNT, energy imbalance, and transmission auctions. It also publishes and revises the Az ISA Protocols Manual.
    • Develops and maintains technical protocols and position papers
      Develops, publishes, and revises the Az ISA Protocols Manual and related position papers on issues such as firm purchase reserves, ARNT-Palo Verde proposals, energy imbalance, and transmission auctions. Conducted a survey of available Scheduling Coordinators to inform these efforts.
    • Develops and maintains the Protocols Manual
      Researches, publishes, and revises the Az ISA Protocols Manual, including position papers and proposals on key transmission issues such as energy imbalance, ARNT transmission auctions, and firm purchase reserves, with multiple updates between 1999 and 2000.
    • Facilitating dispute resolution for electricity transmission
      Provides dispute resolution services and oversight for issues related to the Protocols Manual, including disputes concerning Allocated Retail Network Transmission (ARNT) Section 4, scheduling decisions, Ancillary Services, Must-Run Generation, Energy Imbalance, Congestion Management principles, Emergency Operations, and After-The-Fact Checkout procedures.
    • Facilitating dispute resolution for electricity transmission issues
      The organization provides dispute resolution services for various issues related to electricity transmission, including those concerning the Protocols Manual, discriminatory treatment in transmission service provision, Allocated Retail Network Transmission (ARNT) Section 4, scheduling decisions, Ancillary Services, Must-Run Generation, Energy Imbalance, Congestion Management principles, Emergency Operations, and After-The-Fact Checkout procedures.
    • Manages dispute resolution and compliance oversight
      Provides dispute resolution services for a range of operational issues including scheduling decisions, Ancillary Services, Must-Run Generation, Energy Imbalance, Congestion Management, Emergency Operations, and After-The-Fact Checkout procedures. Also conducts limited monitoring of compliance with the Protocols Manual and the Interconnected Transmission System (ITS) to ensure adherence to FERC standards of conduct for transmission access.
    • Monitoring compliance with electricity transmission protocols
      Conducts limited monitoring of compliance with the Protocols Manual and the operations of the Interconnected Transmission System (ITS) to ensure adherence to FERC-recognized standards of conduct related to transmission access.
    • Monitoring compliance with electricity transmission protocols and standards
      The organization conducts limited monitoring of compliance with its Protocols Manual and the operations of the Interconnected Transmission System (ITS) to ensure adherence to FERC-recognized standards of conduct related to transmission access. It also oversees Transmission Providers' (TPs) OASIS sites to receive notifications of transmission reservation requests and status changes.
    • Monitors compliance with transmission protocols and standards
      Conducts limited monitoring of compliance with the Protocols Manual and FERC-recognized standards of conduct for transmission access, including oversight of Transmission Providers' OASIS sites and operations of the Interconnected Transmission System (ITS).
    • Oversight of Transmission Providers' OASIS sites
      Exercises oversight of Transmission Providers' (TPs) OASIS sites to receive active notifications of new transmission reservation requests and status changes.
    • Provides dispute resolution services
      Initiates dispute resolution procedures for a range of operational issues, including Allocated Retail Network Transmission (ARNT), scheduling decisions, Ancillary Services, Must-Run Generation, Energy Imbalance, Congestion Management, Emergency Operations, and After-The-Fact Checkout procedures.
    • Receives operational data from transmission stakeholders
      Receives copies of all transmission schedules and schedule changes from Scheduling Coordinators (SCs), Control Area Operators (CAOs), and Transmission Providers (TPs) upon request to support oversight and compliance functions.
    • Receiving electricity schedule information
      Receives copies of all schedule and schedule changes from Scheduling Coordinators (SCs), Control Area Operators (CAOs), and Transmission Providers (TPs) upon request.
    • Reevaluates transmission allocation mechanisms
      Initiated a reevaluation of the temporary Allocated Retail Network Transmission (ARNT) mechanism by September 1, 2001, to assess its ongoing applicability and effectiveness.
    • Reevaluating Allocated Retail Network Transmission (ARNT) mechanism
      Initiates reevaluation of the temporary Allocated Retail Network Transmission (ARNT) mechanism by September 1, 2001.
  • Wholesale Energy Market Advocacy 9 activities
    • Advocating for electricity transmission policies
      Engages in advocacy by receiving FERC approval for tariff amendments, filing final FERC documents, preparing and submitting documents for FERC filings, and participating as an active stakeholder in Arizona and West-wide transmission proceedings and forums.
    • Advocating for electricity transmission policies and tariffs
      The organization actively participates as a stakeholder in Arizona and West-wide transmission proceedings and forums, and has received FERC approval for tariff amendments and orders related to its tariff, rate schedule, and OATT amendments.
    • Engages in regional transmission policy and stakeholder processes
      Participates as an active stakeholder in Arizona and Western regional transmission proceedings and forums, contributing to broader policy discussions and planning efforts.
    • Files and advocates for tariff and regulatory approvals
      Submits and advocates for tariff amendments and related documents before FERC, including the Az ISA Tariff and OATT amendments, with documented filings under docket numbers such as ER00-3583-000 and approvals effective in 2000–2001.
    • Files and manages regulatory submissions with FERC
      Prepares, submits, and manages filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including tariff amendments, rate schedules, affidavits, implementation plans, and agreements. Examples include filings under Docket No. ER00-3583-000 and submissions related to the Az ISA Tariff and OATT amendments.
    • Monitors and participates in transmission system planning
      Participates in study groups for Total Transmission Capability (TTC)/Committed Use determinations and attends meetings related to SWRTA transmission and joint Arizona utility planning efforts. Also receives copies of all transmission schedules and changes from Scheduling Coordinators, Control Area Operators, and Transmission Providers upon request.
    • Participates in regional transmission planning and stakeholder forums
      Engages as an active stakeholder in Arizona and Western regional transmission proceedings, including participation in study groups for Total Transmission Capability (TTC)/Committed Use determinations and SWRTA transmission planning, as well as joint utility planning efforts.
    • Participating in electricity transmission planning and study groups
      Initiates participation in study groups for Total Transmission Capability (TTC)/Committed Use determinations for the Interconnected Transmission System (ITS) and attends study group meetings for SWRTA transmission and joint Arizona utility planning efforts.
    • Participating in electricity transmission study groups and planning efforts
      The organization participates in study groups for Total Transmission Capability (TTC)/Committed Use determinations for the Interconnected Transmission System (ITS) and attends study group meetings for SWRTA transmission and joint Arizona utility planning efforts.
  • Public Access to Governance Documents 3 activities
    • Maintaining organizational documents
      Maintains and provides access to organizational documents including articles of incorporation, bylaws, and membership lists through its website, and provides access to required software for viewing these documents.
    • Managing organizational governance and documentation
      The organization holds Annual General Members and Board of Directors meetings and maintains and provides access to organizational documents such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and membership lists through its website.
    • Provides access to organizational documents and resources
      Maintains and provides public access to foundational organizational documents such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and membership lists via its website, and links to required software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Reader) for document access.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 2 activities
    • Conducts governance meetings
      Holds regular Board of Directors meetings, including an Annual General Members and Board of Directors Meeting, often conducted via Zoom.
    • Conducts governance meetings
      Holds regular Board of Directors meetings, including an annual General Members and Board of Directors meeting, to manage organizational operations and decision-making. Meetings are often conducted via Zoom.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$4K4%
Program service revenue$103K96%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$97K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$56K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$53K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -0.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Vicki Sandler Executive Director 15 $90K
board members · 8
  • Alex Kronauer — Director
  • Eric Bronner — Director
  • Ian Calkins — Director
  • Jennifer Chamberlin — Director
  • Johnny Key — Director
  • Mona Tierney-Lloyd — Director
  • Nick Gilmore — Director
  • Tyler Moore — Director
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • ACC Government — Reaffirmed Az ISA in a 2006 decision (Decision No. 68485).
  • APS Partner — Electric utility operating in Arizona, referenced as a key entity in the retail electric service provider landscape
  • APS Partner — Hosted Operating Committee Meetings at their Phoenix locations in 1999 and 2000, and Tariff and Contracts Meetings in 2000.
  • Adobe Partner — Partnership with Adobe to enable access to PDF documents through integration with Acrobat Reader.
  • Arizona Corporation Commission Government — Provides regulatory oversight and certification for retail electric service providers in Arizona
  • Arizona Public Service Partner — Filed OATT amendments with FERC and provided a Certificate of Concurrence.
  • FERC Government — Disputes can be appealed to FERC, and arbitration decisions affecting matters under FERC's jurisdiction are filed with them.
  • FERC Government — Files tariff amendments, rate schedules, and agreements with FERC for approval and compliance.
  • FERC Government — Held a staff meeting in Washington D.C. in June 2000 and was the recipient of a filing in August 2000.
  • FERC Government — Requires acceptance or approval of Az ISA tariff filing for implementation stages.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Government — Files documents and receives orders from FERC related to tariffs and amendments.
  • Huber Lawrence & Abell Partner — Authored a memo to the Az ISA Board in August 2000 as part of a FERC filing.
  • SRP Partner — Hosted Operating Committee Meetings at their Tempe locations in 2000, and Tariff and Contracts Meetings in 2000.
  • SWRTA Partner — Maintains a list of qualified individuals from which facilitators and arbitrators are selected for dispute resolution processes.
  • TEP Partner — Electric utility operating in Arizona, referenced as a key entity in the retail electric service provider landscape
  • WSCC Network — Aims to become an affiliated member and attend specified meetings.