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CLO/CLOP · Computational Load Owner / Operator

NERC's proposed registered functions for the owner and operator of a Computational Load Site. The registry criteria await FERC; the CLO-001/002/003 standards passed final ballot in October 2026 and are not yet in effect.

Also written as: CLO · CLOP

Context: Parts 4.3, 4.10, 12.2, 13.10, 0.5, 16.5, A, E, F

Current numbers

≥50 MW @ ≥100 kVCLO/CLOP registry threshold (NERC Board-approved 2026-10-08; FERC pending): total connected site load ≥50 MW, through equipment at ≥100 kVas of 2026-10-08 · register ↗
Project 2026-02NERC computational-load standards project: CLO/CLOP functions, CLO-001/002/003 passed final ballot (announced 2026-10-15), FERC filing due 2026-12-31as of 2026-10-15 · register ↗

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