Best Practice Guide

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Best Practice Guide Glossary

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INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR (ISO)Return to list of terms

A neutral operator responsible for maintaining instantaneous balance of the grid system. The ISO performs its function by controlling the dispatch of flexible plants to ensure that loads match resources available to the system.

Source: California Energy Commission