Why is it necessary for an Eligible Customer of Retail Open Access to obtain their transmission service separately?
The Eligible Customer is now applying to take unbundled electrical service. In addition to obtaining a new energy resource, the Eligible Customer is now required to obtain both transmission and distribution services individually. This is one of the required steps for an Eligible Customer in the Retail Open Access process. In order to receive energy from a new provider, it is necessary to apply for and obtain transmission service from the Transmission Provider. The Eligible Customer’s transmission service must also be obtained through the use of a Scheduling Coordinator. A Scheduling Coordinator acts as an agent of the Eligible Customer for transmission service and does not need to be the Eligible Customer’s energy provider. What are the specific steps that need to be completed for the transmission services agreement? Eligible Customers must apply for transmission service though their Scheduling Coordinator for the desired transmission service. Additional information for this process is
