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Resource adequacy — Energy Glossary | Pilot Energy

Written by Pilot Energy | May 26, 2026 4:21:55 PM

Resource adequacy

Category: Markets

The requirement that a utility or load-serving entity maintain sufficient generation capacity to reliably serve its customers' peak demand plus a reserve margin. Resource adequacy requirements underpin capacity market design.

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