Transmission Planner

Question 1

TP makes plans that are how long in duration?

Answer 1

One year or longer.

Question 2

What are the boundaries of the TP?

Answer 2

That of the location of the BES facilities. Areas are usually contiguous.

Question 3

Transmission Owners, RCs, and Transmission Operators have the same boundaries as the TP. T/F?

Answer 3

False. Especially when the TO’s reinforcement and Corrective Action Plans crosses state lines.

Question 4

Responsibilities of the TP?

Answer 4

1. Evaluates the failities that will be needed in response to long-term requests for Transmission Service, and
2. integration of new generation, transmission, and End-Use Customers into the BES.
3. Coordinate planning procedures with other TP.
4. Develop transmission plans for long-term Firm Transmission Service requests and NL requirements.

Question 5

TP submits its transmission plans to ?

Answer 5

The PC.