In the Eastern Interconnection, how quickly must congestion management requests from one RC to another be implemented?

In the Eastern Interconnection, a critical aspect of maintaining reliability is the timely management of congestion on the transmission system. Requests for congestion management from one Reliability Coordinator (RC) to another need to be implemented within 15 minutes. This timeframe ensures that the transmission system can respond quickly to avoid outages and maintain operational stability.

The 15-minute window is based on the need for quick decision-making and action to mitigate any identified congestion issues that could risk the reliability of the interconnection. By adhering to this time constraint, Reliability Coordinators can better coordinate actions with neighboring entities, thus promoting an efficient and reliable flow of electricity across the grid.

In contrast, the other timeframes provided are not aligned with the established protocols in place for managing congestion in the Eastern Interconnection, which specifically necessitate a 15-minute response time.