Automatic Generation Control

AGC. Automatic regulation of the power output of generators

Automatic Generation Control (AGC)

Means equipment that automatically adjusts a Control Area’s generation from a central location to maintain its interchange schedule plus Frequency Bias.

AGC by FERC

The automatic regulation of the power output of electric generators within a prescribed range in response to a change in system frequency, or tie-line loading, to maintain system frequency or scheduled interchange with other areas within predetermined limits.