System Flexibility

The ability to respond to system changes and uncertainties.

Last Updated:  October 29, 2025

Version:  1.0.0

Generated:  November 06, 2025

Definition by NERC

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System flexibility is defined as the ability of supply-side and demand-side resources to respond to system changes and uncertainties. Flexibility also includes the ability to store energy for delivery in the future and the operational flexibility to schedule/dispatch resources in the most efficient manner.