Flexible capacity needs assessment - 2026

Started: Nov 08, 2024

Leads
Hong Zhou
Amber Motley

The ISO performs an annual study to identify the flexible capacity needed on the ISO system, which guides flexible resource adequacy procurement for each year. The study process includes gathering stakeholder input on the criteria, methodology and assumptions used to build the assessment. Then, based on the study results, load serving entities receive an allocation of the total flexible capacity required.

Status

Development Decision Implementation Completed/Closed
May 2025* Final assessment posting

Activities

Final Documents


Final 2026 Availability Assessment Hours

Flexible Capacity Needs Assessment Final 2026

Web meeting


Presentation - 2026 Flexibility Capacity Needs Assessment - Apr 28, 2025

Draft Flexible Capacity Needs Assessment 2026 - Apr 25, 2025

2026 Flexible Capacity Needs Assessment Net Load Data

Web meeting


Presentation - 2026 Flexibility Capacity Needs Assessment - Feb 24, 2025


2026 Flexible Capacity Requirement Assessment Data Request Template

Flexible Capacity Requirement Assessment Survey FAQ