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Ancillary services — Energy Glossary | Pilot Energy

Written by Pilot Energy | May 26, 2026 4:22:20 PM

Ancillary services

Category: Grid Ops

Services that support the reliable operation of the grid beyond energy supply — including frequency regulation, spinning reserves, non-spinning reserves, and voltage support. Grid operators pay for these separately from energy.

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