During which level of an Energy Emergency Alert is the entity first identified as an Energy Deficient Entity?

The identification of an entity as an Energy Deficient Entity occurs at Level 2 of an Energy Emergency Alert. At this stage, the situation has progressed beyond a general alert where operators simply monitor conditions and begin to implement measures to manage and balance the supply and demand of electric energy.

In Level 2, the energy deficiency becomes more pronounced, prompting the system operators to take additional steps. This may include implementing demand response mechanisms and initiating procedures to mitigate the deficiency. Entities that cannot meet their demand are formally categorized as Energy Deficient Entities at this level, which allows for targeted efforts to resolve the imbalance.

As the situation escalates into higher alert levels, the focus shifts further towards remedying the energy shortage, but the formal recognition of entities being energy deficient is crucial at Level 2, establishing a clearer framework for the actions needed to address the emergency.