What are the options for a member when their control center is non-functional?

When a member's control center is non-functional, moving dispatchers to an alternate location is a practical and necessary response. This option ensures that operations can continue with minimal disruption, allowing dispatchers to maintain their critical role in monitoring and managing the transmission system. By relocating to an alternate site, dispatchers can still coordinate energy dispatch, monitor system status, and make real-time decisions necessary for maintaining reliability.

Utilizing an alternate location also aligns with best practices in emergency response and business continuity, ensuring that essential services are not interrupted. This approach not only safeguards the operational integrity of the transmission network but also supports compliance with regulatory requirements that demand continuous oversight of grid operations even during adverse conditions.

The other options are less effective in maintaining operational continuity and reliability. Communicating solely via email would not provide the immediate response needed during operational crises, while completing operations remotely may not be feasible given the complexities involved in real-time management of the grid. Ignoring protocol is not an option as it could lead to significant operational risks and violations of established safety and reliability standards.