Glossary - q
For your convenience, this page contains an alphabetically organized list of terms, definitions and common acronyms used in the electric utility industry.
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Term/Acronym |
Definition |
| QSE | Qualified Scheduling Entity |
| QSE Operator | The person designated by the QSE to communicate with ERCOT on a 24-hour basis. |
| Qualified Scheduling Entity | A Market Participant that is qualified by ERCOT in accordance with Section 16, Qualification of Qualified Scheduling Entities and Registration of Market Participants, to submit Balanced Schedules and Ancillary Services bids and settle payments with ERCOT. |
| Qualifying Facility | A qualifying cogenerator or qualifying small power producer according to regulatory qualification criteria as defined in PURA. |