If all generator resources are needed immediately, what action should be taken?

When all generator resources are needed immediately, the appropriate action is to instruct members to utilize all resources at full output. This approach ensures that maximum available capacity is deployed to meet the immediate demand for electricity. In situations where demand exceeds available supply, fully utilizing all existing generator resources becomes critical to maintaining grid stability and preventing outages.

This action leverages the entire range of generation capabilities to address the urgent need for power, facilitating a swift response and maximizing output to meet the load. It supports the overall operational integrity of the electricity market and ensures that the provided power aligns with real-time demands.

Activating black start units is typically a measure taken in the case of outages or when there’s a need to restore power to a grid after a blackout, making it less relevant in immediate resource activation scenarios. Requesting end-use customers to reduce load is a valid demand-response strategy but generally used as a secondary measure to manage grid conditions. Submitting an outage request pertains to organizing maintenance or repairs for outages and does not directly address the need for immediate generation capacity.