activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 4
- Conducts governance meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds regular Board of Directors meetings, including an Annual General Members and Board of Directors Meeting, often conducted via Zoom.
- Manages dispute resolution and compliance oversight Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentProvides 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.
- Monitors and participates in transmission system planning Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentParticipates 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.
- Reevaluates transmission allocation mechanisms Utility Rate Advocacy & InterventionInitiated a reevaluation of the temporary Allocated Retail Network Transmission (ARNT) mechanism by September 1, 2001, to assess its ongoing applicability and effectiveness.
advocacy · 2
- Engages in regional transmission policy and stakeholder processes Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentParticipates as an active stakeholder in Arizona and Western regional transmission proceedings and forums, contributing to broader policy discussions and planning efforts.
- Files and manages regulatory submissions with FERC Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentPrepares, 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.
research · 1
- Develops and maintains technical protocols and position papers Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentDevelops, 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.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Coordinate scheduling and transmission services through formal agreements formal_agreement_coordinationThe organization establishes and operates under formal agreements with transmission providers to govern relationships, coordinate scheduling, and ensure efficient transmission services.
- Employ a multi-tiered alternative dispute resolution system alternative_dispute_resolutionThe organization uses a two-tiered alternative dispute resolution system, offering a fast-track arbitration for immediate issues and a more comprehensive mediation/arbitration process for complex disputes, to efficiently resolve conflicts between transmission providers and users.
- Operate under FERC-approved regulatory framework ferc_regulated_operationsThe organization operates under a regulatory framework established by FERC, including specific tariff amendments, rate schedules, and operational protocols, to ensure standardized and compliant scheduling and transmission services.
- Utilize phased implementation for organizational development phased_implementationThe organization implements its functions and activities in distinct phases, starting with foundational elements like dispute resolution and limited oversight, and gradually expanding to more active administration and compliance monitoring as resources grow.
named programs · 4
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
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.