Fixed Asset Boundary Document.

A document containing information and which

defines the operational responsibilities for the Equipment at the Connection Point.
Flicker. The impression of unsteadiness of visual sensation induced by a light
stimulus
whose luminance or spectral distribution fluctuates with time.
Forced Outage. An Outage that results from emergency conditions directly associated

with a Component requiring that it be taken out of service immediately, either

automatically or as soon as switching operations can be performed. Also, an Outage
caused by human error or the improper operation of Equipment.
Franchise Area. A geographical area assigned or granted to a Distributor for the
Distribution of Electricity.
Frequency. The number of complete cycles of alternating current or voltage per unit

time, usually measured in cycle per second or Hertz.

Frequency Control. A strategy used by the System Operator to maintain the Frequency

of the Grid within the limits prescribed by the Grid Code by the timely use of
Frequency Regulating Reserve, Contingency Reserve, and Demand Control.
Frequency Regulating Reserve. Refers to a Generating Unit that assists in Frequency

Control by providing automatic Primary and/or Secondary Frequency response.

Frequency Variation. The deviation of the fundamental System Frequency from its
nominal value.
Generating Plant. A facility, consisting of one or more Generating Units, where
electric
Energy is produced from some other form of Energy by means of a suitable
apparatus.
Generating Unit. A conversion apparatus including auxiliaries and associated
Equipment, functioning as a single unit, which is used to produce electric Energy
from some other form of energy.
Generation Company. A person or entity authorized by the ERC to operate a facility
used in the Generation of Electricity.
Generation of Electricity. The production of electricity by a Generation Company.
Generation Schedule. Refers to the schedule that indicates the hourly output of the

Scheduled Generating Units and the list of Generating Units that will provide
Ancillary Services for the next Schedule Day.
Generation Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters. Refers to the technical data
pertaining to the Scheduled Generating Units, which are taken into account in the
preparation of the Generation Schedule.
Generator. Has the same meaning as Generation Company.
Good Industry Practice. The practices and methods not specified in specific
standards
but are generally accepted by the power industry to be sound and which ensure the
safe and reliable planning, operation, and maintenance of a power System.
Grid. The high voltage backbone System of interconnected transmission lines,
substations, and related facilities for the conveyance of bulk power. Also know