RTOs also provide non-discriminatory access to the transmission network; however, they are required to meet specific FERC regulations that deal with transmission planning and expansion for an entire region, the use of energy markets to deal with system congestion, of power users and owners.
RTOs provide equitable access to the transmission network; however, they must comply with FERC guidelines that include regional transmission planning, system congestion management through energy markets, and handling of power users and owners.