Who is responsible for arranging interchange transactions?

The responsibility for arranging interchange transactions primarily falls to Load Serving Primary Scheduling Entities. These entities play a critical role in the electric power sector as they are directly involved in the scheduling and management of electricity supply to end-users. They ensure that there is a coordinated balance between supply and demand by securing the necessary capacity and arranging the transactions needed to deliver electricity across different geographical areas.

In the context of interchange transactions, these entities identify the required energy to meet their load obligations and coordinate with other market participants to arrange for the delivery of that energy. This involves not only scheduling the necessary generation but also making the required agreements with other suppliers and balancing authorities to ensure reliable and efficient delivery of power.

While other organizations such as Independent System Operators, Source Primary Scheduling Entities, and Transmission Service Providers play important roles in the broader electricity market and grid operations, they do not directly handle the arrangements of interchange transactions in the same way that Load Serving Primary Scheduling Entities do.