Wiki source code of ERCOT Ancillary Services
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| 1 | Key ancillary services include: | ||
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| 3 | 1. **Frequency Regulation Service (FRS)**: Ensures that the supply and demand balance is maintained on a moment-by-moment basis to keep the system frequency within acceptable limits. | ||
| 4 | 1. **Responsive Reserve Service (RRS)**: Provides backup power that can be quickly dispatched in the event of a significant frequency deviation or a large contingency, such as the loss of a generator. | ||
| 5 | 1. **Non-Spin Reserve Service (NSRS)**: Involves resources that can be brought online within thirty minutes to provide additional capacity if needed. | ||
| 6 | 1. **Voltage Support Service (VSS)**: Maintains the voltage levels within the transmission system to ensure efficient and reliable power delivery. |