BPS. Facilities and control systems for an transmission network.
Bulk-Power System (BPS)
Any electric generation resources, transmission lines, interconnections with neighboring systems, and associated equipment.
BPS
(A) Facilities and control systems necessary for operating an interconnected electric energy transmission network (or any portion thereof); and (B) electric energy from generation facilities needed to maintain transmission system reliability. The term does not include facilities used in the local distribution of electric energy. (Note that the terms “Bulk-Power System” or “Bulk Power System” shall have the same meaning.)