Industry Foundations
Electric Grid Components

The electrical grid is an interconnected network responsible for delivering electricity from producers to consumers. Start here to understand MISO's role in grid operations.

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MISO's Role as a Grid Operator

MISO’s vision is to be the most reliable, value-creating Regional Transmission Organization (RTO). That means keeping the power flowing reliably and at the lowest possible price everyday. 

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Energy Markets 101

Electricity is bought and sold like any other product. Learn how MISO's energy markets help keep power reliable and affordable. 

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Grid Planning 101

Planning is necessary to meet the future reliability needs of the bulk electric system and is one of the three critical roles that MISO plays. 

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Regulatory Agencies

Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO), like MISO, are responsible for overseeing and managing the electric power transmission grid across a specific geographic region.

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MISO History 101

MISO manages the reliable flow of electricity across its territory along with facilitating the buying and selling of electricity within its region & planning the grid of the future.

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