When dealing with coordination during restoration, which groups are typically involved?

The involvement of Reliability Coordinators and neighboring Transmission Operators in coordination during restoration is critical to ensuring a systematic and efficient recovery of the power system following an outage or disturbance. Reliability Coordinators play a vital role in overseeing the reliable operation of the grid and facilitating communication among various entities engaged in the restoration process. They help to coordinate actions among multiple Transmission Operators to ensure that all aspects of the grid's restoration are accounted for, minimizing the risk of further failures and enhancing overall reliability.

In this context, neighboring Transmission Operators are essential as they can assist with resource sharing, load balancing, and the restoration of transmission lines and infrastructure. Their collaboration is necessary to effectively manage system stability and restore power in a synchronized manner across interconnected regions. This cooperative approach is fundamental to maintaining the integrity of the electric grid during times of crisis, allowing for a more organized and timely restoration.

The other groups mentioned—such as System Operators and Local Regulators, Energy Management Systems and Public Utilities, and Power Plant Operators and National Agencies—while important to various facets of power management and regulation, do not centrally focus on the coordinated restoration process in the same way that Reliability Coordinators and neighboring Transmission Operators do. Their roles may relate more to regulatory compliance, operational management, or power generation, rather