Frequency Response & Bias

ID Number: RRC-BAL-003

This standard provides a consistent method for calculating the Frequency Bias component of Area Control Error (ACE). Frequency bias is how much the system frequency changes with a change in generation/load. ACE is the control component used between Local Balancing Authorities (LBAs) to control system frequency.

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Noticed: May 21, 2024
Board Approval: December 2, 2024 @1pm AKST

In Progress

BAL-003 Recommendation Submittal Package

The Technical Advisory Council (TAC) Reliability Standards Recommendation Submittal Package developed by the TAC Working Group led by the Chief Technical Officer (CTO). This package was noticed on November 11th, 2024, and it slated for action at the December 2nd, 2024 Annual RRC Board of Directors meeting.
Nov 18 2024
- Standards Development
BAL-003 Meeting Materials

Meeting materials for the Frequency Response & Bias (BAL-003) Reliability Standards Working Group.
- Standards Development
BAL-003 Development Schedule

The schedule of development for Frequency Response & Bias (BAL-003).
May 31 2024
- Standards Development
- Scope/Schedule
BAL-003 Notice of Change to Development Scope

The Notice of Change to Development Scope of the Batch 1 Reliability Standards development. AKBAL-005 – Automatic Generation Control – is no longer included as part of the Batch 1 Reliability Standards development suite.
May 31 2024
- Standards Development
- Scope/Schedule
BAL-003 Notice of Intent to Develop

The Notice of Intent to Develop Frequency Response & Bias (BAL-003).
May 21 2024
- Standards Development

Comment on Batch 1 Reliability Standards Development

Public Petition

Petition to Join Working Group

Appeal Denied Petition

BAL-003 Recommendation Submittal Package

BAL-003 Meeting Materials

BAL-003 Development Schedule

BAL-003 Notice of Change to Development Scope

BAL-003 Notice of Intent to Develop