In electric power: the process of issuing direct instructions to electric power industry participants by the grid operator to achieve the economic operation and maintenance of quality, stability, reliability and security of the transmission system [Section 4(d), Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001; Section 4(l), Rules and Regulations to Implement Republic Act No. 9136, Entitled “Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001”]
Note: The IRR adopts the definition under the law, except for an adjustment to the writing style (reference to “Electric Power Industry Participants” instead of “electric power industry participants”).