Flexibility Reserve

Addressing variability and uncertainty on longer timescales than operating reserves and regulation service.

Last Updated:  October 29, 2025

Version:  1.0.0

Generated:  January 19, 2026

Definition by NYISO

Source: p37

Flexibility reserves are an emerging concept for addressing variability and uncertainty on longer timescales than operating reserves and regulation service. The Ancillary Services Market secures flexibility services from suppliers to maintain balance in response to changing conditions on the electrical grid.