Frequently Asked Questions

Plantwide Applicability Limits (PALs)

Federal regulations that promulgate a single set of air emissions reduction targets instead of multiple targets for every emissions source within a plant

Reliability

The measure of performance of a bulk-power system that results in electricity being delivered to consumers within accepted standards and in the amount desired; measured by frequency, duration and magnitude of adverse impacts on the electric supply (also called system reliability). Reliability comprises both generation adequacy and system security.

Tieline

A transmission line that connects two control areas or regions

Wires Charge

Charging electric suppliers or their customers for the use of transmission or distribution wires