1. Requirements for IBCS OS and IBCS Providers Robert B. Burke ISO New England, Inc. May 5, 2004

2. What is it? ISO-NE developed document Handbook for IBCS OS and IBCS Providers Establishes in writing rules and responsibilities Describes the certification process IBCS Providers Expected release May 10, 2004

4. Contents Handbook Separated into Four Sections –Internet Based Communication System (IBCS) –Roles, Responsibilities, Relationships –IBCS Provider Certification –Meter Data Submission

5. Section 1: IBCS Describes the operation of the Load Response Programs Describes the communication path for –Event notification –Load restoration –Data submission

6. Section 2: Roles, Responsibilities, Relationships IBCS OS IBCS Provider –Receipt of LRP Asset Data File –Receipt of Customer Baseline File –Receipt of LRP Event & Restore Notification –General Meter Data Submission Responsibilities of Enrolling Participants

7. Section 3: IBCS Provider Certification IBCS Provider Required Functions IBCS Provider Certification Process

8. Section 4: Meter Data Submission Meter Data Submission Requirements –Data Submission by IBCS Provider for their Customer –Data Submission for RT Price & Profiled Response Programs –Data Submission for RT Price using Super Low Tech Option –Submission of Complete Data