The ISO performs annual studies to identify the minimum local resource capacity required in each local area to meet established reliability criteria. As part of this study process, the ISO obtains input from stakeholders on the criteria, methodology and assumptions used as inputs into the studies, and feedback on the study results. Based on the study results, load serving entities receive a proportional allocation of the minimum required local resource capacity by transmission access charge area, and submit resource adequacy plans to show that they have procured the necessary capacity.
| Development | Decision | Implementation | Completed/Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Apr 02, 2025 Draft final report posted
Apr 08, 2025 Final report posted |
Technical reports |
https://stakeholdercenter.caiso.com/InitiativeDocuments/Final-2026-Local-Capacity-Technical-Report.pdf
Final 2026 Local Capacity Technical Report 04/30/2025
Final 2030 Long-Term Local Capacity Technical Report 04/30/2025
Draft 2026 Local Capacity Technical Report 04/02/2025
Draft 2030 Long-Term Local Capacity Technical Report 04/02/2025
|
|
Web meeting |
https://stakeholdercenter.caiso.com/InitiativeDocuments/Agenda-2026and2030LocalCapacityRequirementsApril102025.pdf
Agenda - 2026 and 2030 Local Capacity Requirements April 10, 2025 04/08/2025
Overall Summary of Findings - Final 2026 and 2030 Local Capacity Requirements 04/08/2025
Presentation - Final 2026 and 2030 LCR Humboldt Local Area 04/08/2025
Presentation - Final 2026 and 2030 LCR NCNB Local Area 04/08/2025
Presentation - Final 2026 and 2030 LCR Bay Area Local Area 04/08/2025
Presentation - Final 2026 and 2030 LCR Sierra Local Area 04/08/2025
Presentation - Final 2026 and 2030 LCR Stockton Local Area 04/08/2025
Presentation - Final 2026 and 2030 LCR Fresno Local Area 04/08/2025
Presentation - Final 2026 and 2030 LCR Kern Local Area 04/08/2025
Presentation - Final 2026 and 2030 LCR Big Creek-Ventura Local Area 04/08/2025
Presentation - Final 2026 and 2030 LCR LA Basin and San Diego-Imperial Valley Local Areas 04/08/2025
Presentation - Final 2026 and 2030 LCR San Diego Non-Bulk Sub-areas 04/08/2025
|
|
Web meeting |
https://stakeholdercenter.caiso.com/InitiativeDocuments/Agenda-2026and2030-Local-Capacity-Requirements-March-6-2025.pdf
Agenda - 2026 and 2030 Local Capacity Requirements Mar 06, 2025 03/04/2025
Overall Summary of Findings - Draft 2026 and 2030 Local Capacity Requirements 03/04/2025
Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Humboldt Local Area 03/04/2025
Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR NCNB Local Area 03/04/2025
Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Sierra Local Area 03/04/2025
Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Bay Area Local Area 03/04/2025
Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Big Creek-Ventura Local Area 03/04/2025
Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Fresno Local Area 03/04/2025
Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Kern Local Area 03/04/2025
Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR LA Basin and San Diego-Imperial Valley Local Areas 03/04/2025
Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR San Diego Non-Bulk Sub-areas 03/04/2025
Presentation - Draft 2026 and 2030 LCR Stockton Local Area 03/04/2025
|
|
Web meeting |
https://stakeholdercenter.caiso.com/InitiativeDocuments/Presentation-2026LocalCapacityTechnicalStudyCriteriaMethodologyandAssumptions-Oct31-2024.pdf
https://stakeholdercenter.caiso.com/InitiativeDocuments/ISOResponsestoComments-2026LocalCapacityRequirementsDraftStudyManual.pdf
ISO Reponses to Comments - 2026 Local Capacity Requirements Drat Study Plan 12/02/2024
|
View comments |
Study manual |
https://stakeholdercenter.caiso.com/InitiativeDocuments/FinalStudyManual-2026LocalCapacityRequirements.pdf
Final Study Manual - 2026 Local Capacity Requirements 12/02/2024
Draft Study Manual - 2026 Local Capacity Requirements 10/15/2024
|