Generation Shift Factor

A factor expressing a generator's output-change contribution to the flow on a specific transmission facility.

Definition by NERC

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A factor to be applied to a generator’s expected change in output to determine the amount of flow contribution that change in output will impose on an identified transmission facility or Flowgate.

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Last modified: 2025-06-20

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1. NERC (2025). Glossary of Terms Used in NERC Reliability Standards. https://www.nerc.com/pa/Stand/Glossary%20of%20Terms/Glossary_of_Terms.pdf ↩