| PLATO  PLATOLCG's data models for Eastern Interconnect, WECC,CAISO and ERCOT
    The data model includes all the operational data for generators, wind and solar profiles, 
    hourly load profiles at zonal level and their distribution at bus level, transmission line 
    characteristics, transformers, phase shifters, and contingencies.  It also includes fuel 
    price forecasts for future years.
   GENERATORS
    Capacity, operating characteristics, engineering data, costs and stranded asset value. 
    In addition, information is available for new units under construction and announced as 
    well as forecast of new market entry.
   LOADS 
    The Table of Loads contains the current year's monthly actuals for peak demand and energy 
    for each region and area and corresponding monthly forecasts for the following two years, 
    and annual projections for the third through tenth year.
   FUELS 
    Current year's actuals and the forecasted prices for the future years.
   TRANSMISSION 
    The Table of Transmission Intertie contain information on regional and area import and export 
    capabilities, line voltage ratings and distance in miles between major connection points.
   
    Please contact LCG directly at 1(650) 962-9670 for further information regarding the PLATO 
    database, its pricing or annual updates.
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