ICAP/FCM Market Notices

Forward Capacity Market Capacity Supply Obligation Bilateral Period for September 2026 Results Available

2026-07-14T00:07:03Z

When: Monday July 13, 2026 4:00 PM

The Forward Capacity Market Capacity Supply Obligation Bilateral Period for September 2026 results have been approved. Updated Capacity Supply Obligation positions resulting from the Capacity Supply Obligation Bilateral Period can be found in the Forward Capacity Tracking System application under Commitment Period 2026-2027.

Calculation of Qualified Capacity for the Forward Capacity Market Monthly Capacity Supply Obligation Bilateral Window for September 2026

2026-07-09T22:00:30Z

When: Thursday July 9, 2026 1:57 PM

In accordance with Market Rule 1 Section III.13, the updated Qualified Capacity for each Resource for September 2026 is available for viewing in the Forward Capacity Tracking System (FCTS) under the Resource Position Summary. The amount of capacity that each Resource may transfer or acquire in the Forward Capacity Market Capacity Supply Obligation Bilateral Window for September 2026 is available for viewing in the Forward Capacity Market CSO Bilateral Contract Management UI under the terms Max Transferring Capacity and Max Acquiring Capacity.

Forward Capacity Market Second Annual Reconfiguration Auction (w/ ARTs) for Capacity Commitment Period 2027 - 2028 to Open August 3, 2026

2026-07-02T17:24:47Z

When: Thursday July 2, 2026 9:18 AM

In accordance with Market Rule 1, Section III.13.4.2, the submission period for submitting bids and offers to the Forward Capacity Market Second Annual Reconfiguration Auction and Annual Reconfiguration Transactions for Capacity Commitment Period 2027-2028 will open on August 3, 2026 (00:00) and will close on August 5, 2026 (11:00).

The Q2 2026 Critical Path Schedule (CPS) update for non-commercial resources is now due

2026-07-01T16:52:47Z

When: Wednesday July 1, 2026 8:50 AM

Pursuant to the ��. Transmission, Markets, and Services Tariff Section III.13.3, the Q2 2026 CPS update is now due for those non-commercial resources that either cleared in a Forward Capacity Auction or requested monitoring of their CPS. Please submit the update under the Monitored CPS tab in the Forward Capacity Tracking System (FCTS) for all applicable Capacity Commitment Periods as appropriate. The update should be submitted by the end of Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (by 23:59).

Pursuant to Section III.13.3.2.2 of the ��. Transmission, Markets, and Services Tariff, " for each critical path schedule milestone achieved since the submission of the previous critical path schedule report, the Project Sponsor must include in the critical path schedule report documentation demonstrating that the milestone has been achieved by the date indicated". This section of the ��. Transmission, Markets, and Services Tariff also provides detailed examples of the type of documentation that can be included to demonstrate completion of each milestone.

Review the Critical Path Schedule Report Training presentation here for guidance on submitting the CPS report in FCTS.

If you experience any technical issues while submitting the report or if you have any questions regarding this message, please contact the Participant Support and Solutions Team by submitting a case via Ask ISO, emailing AskISO@iso-ne.com, or by phone at (413) 540-4220.

The Q2 2026 Critical Path Schedule (CPS) update for non-commercial resources is now due

2026-07-01T16:51:19Z

When: Wednesday July 1, 2026 8:50 AM

Review the Critical Path Schedule Report Training presentation here: /static-assets/documents/2019/04/cps_monitoring.htm for guidance on submitting the CPS report in FCTS.

Forward Capacity Market Capacity Supply Obligation Bilateral Period and Monthly Reconfiguration Auction for September 2026 to Open

2026-06-25T18:23:04Z

When: Thursday June 25, 2026 10:18 AM

In accordance with Market Rule 1, Sections III.13.4 and III.13.5, the submission period for submitting Capacity Supply Obligation Bilateral Contracts to the Forward Capacity Market CSO Bilateral Period for September 2026 will open on July 10, 2026 (00:00) and will close on July 13, 2026 (11:00). The submission period for submitting bids and offers to the Forward Capacity Market Monthly Reconfiguration Auction for September 2026 will open on July 21, 2026 (00:00) and will close on July 22, 2026 (11:00).

New Capacity Qualification Package Submission Window for the 2026 Interim Reconfiguration Auction Qualification Process is Open and Closes on June 23, 2026

2026-06-23T16:56:27Z

When: Tuesday June 23, 2026 8:54 AM

The New Capacity Qualification Package (NCQP) submittal window for the 2026 interim reconfiguration auction qualification process is open and will close on June 23, 2026 at 23:59. NCQPs must be submitted to �� through the Forward Capacity Tracking System.

Materials detailing the NCQP requirements and submission process for the 2026 interim reconfiguration auction qualification process can be found on the ISO-NE Forward Capacity Market Participation Guide webpage: /markets-operations/markets/forward-capacity-market/fcm-participation-guide/interim-reconfiguration-auction-qualification.

Contact Participant Support at (413) 540-4220 or askiso@iso-ne.com or via an Ask ISO Case for any questions.

2027 Forward Capacity Market Events Calendar Revised

2026-06-18T21:52:12Z

When: Thursday June 18, 2026 1:48 PM

The 2027 Forward Capacity Market Events Calendar is revised. This calendar contains all dates for annual reconfiguration auctions and annual reconfiguration transactions for 2027 and all monthly capacity supply obligation bilateral periods and monthly reconfiguration auctions for commitment period 2027-2028.

Bid/Offer Limits Available for the Forward Capacity Market August 2026 Reconfiguration Auction

2026-06-18T20:58:06Z

When: Thursday June 18, 2026 12:56 PM

In accordance with Market Rule 1 section III.13.4.2, the amount of capacity that each Resource may bid or offer into the Forward Capacity Market August 2026 Reconfiguration Auction is available for viewing in the Forward Capacity Market Reconfiguration Auction UI under the terms Max Demand Bid MW and Max Supply Offer MW.

2027 Forward Capacity Market Events Calendar Now Available

2026-06-15T23:18:17Z

When: Monday June 15, 2026 3:16 PM

The 2027 Forward Capacity Market Events Calendar Now Available. This calendar contains all dates for annual reconfiguration auctions and annual reconfiguration transactions for 2027 and all monthly capacity supply obligation bilateral periods and monthly reconfiguration auctions for commitment period 2027-2028.