Anyone and everyone interested in MISO is considered a stakeholder, but not all stakeholders are the same. Here's a brief overview of the different types of stakeholders who engage with MISO:
Eligible customers (non-transmission owners) and Transmission Owners who pay a non-refundable membership fee. Members have the right to cast votes in the stakeholder process and for the Board of Directors.
Companies/individuals who meet eligibility criteria to participate in one of eleven defined industry sector groups. Sector representatives are able to vote on matters pertaining to the MISO grid.
Companies and/or individuals certified by MISO who participate in the MISO region energy markets. Market Participants do not vote in the stakeholder process.
Anyone with an interest in MISO!
There are a number of ways to engage with MISO. Our stakeholders include paying members, registered market participants, and qualified sector participants. You must meet eligibility requirements to join a group. We are here to help you figure out the right path to take!
Questions? Complete this form and we will contact you.
Member eligibility requires you can be categorized as one of the following entities.
Secretary
MISO
720 City Center Drive,
Carmel, IN 46032
Inquiries concerning potential Transmission-Owning membership may be directed to TOIntegrations.
Officially called “The Agreement of Transmission Facilities Owners to Organize the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., A Delaware Non-Stock Corporation ("MISO Agreement").”
This multi-party contract between the MISO, International Transmission Company (“ITC”) and each of the MISO Transmission Owners amends the Appendix I Agreement between ITC and the MISO.
By signing Appendix G of the MISO Agreement, Transmission Owning Members will authorize MISO to act as the agent in the performance of Tariff administrative duties related to "Non-transferred Transmission Facilities."
This agreement, between the MISO and the MISO Local Balancing Authorities, resulted from negotiations regarding the establishment and implementation of the MISO Ancillary Services Markets.
Secretary
MISO
720 City Center Drive,
Carmel, IN 46032
MISO's stakeholder process includes eleven groups representing specific industry sectors. Each sector has its own eligibility and participation guidelines. Joining a sector group requires applying directly to the sector chairperson.
| Competitive Transmission Developers Sector Membership and Participation Guidelines Board Approved Sector Bylaws |
Sharon Segner |
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Coordinating Member |
Ryan Lowe |
| Eligible End-User Customers Board Approved Sector Bylaws |
Ken Stark |
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Independent Power Producers and Exempt Wholesale Generators (IPP) Sector Membership and Participation Guidelines |
Travis Stewart |
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Municipals, Cooperatives, and Transmission Sector Membership and Participation Guidelines |
Chris Plante |
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Power Marketers and Brokers (PM) |
James Sorrels |
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Transmission Owners |
Brian Drumm |
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Affiliate |
Jonathan Fortner |
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Environmental Groups |
Beth Soholt |
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Public Consumer Advocates |
John Liskey |
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State Regulatory Authorities |
Tricia DeBleekere |
As a Market Participant, your company becomes a legal entity certified by MISO to submit bids to purchase energy, submit offers to supply energy and operating reserve, hold financial transmission or auction revenue rights and other market-related activities.
First thing to do is make sure you are eligible to register.
The online Market Participant registration tool is only accessible through our secure Market Portal so you’ll need to complete a few steps before you can begin your registration. There are no application fees to become a Market Participant. However, you will incur costs when registering with OATI webRegistry, obtaining digital certificates, and posting collateral with MISO to meet your credit requirements.
Ready to start the registration process? We have the steps for you to follow on our Market Participation Registration page.