In 2011, the total of Agents associated to ONS reached 282 members (number 11% higher than the previous year - 254 agents), demonstrating the growing role of the Operator as manager of the network of institutions and facilities involved in the operation of the BIPS and the increasing complexity of the processes carried out in this activity. To level these Associate Agents about the activities developed, ONS conducted six Technical Meetings between ONS and Agents.

452 Terms of Release for the entry into operation of transmission facilities were issued in 2011, as well as 453 Service Statements to the Requirement of the Grid Procedures for generation facilities. It was also carried out the classification of the Modality of Operation of 156 plants, being 64 classified as Type I, 29 as Type II and 63 as Type III.

During the year were implemented attracting actions aiming mainly at a closer relationship with the agents whose works were included in the horizon of twelve months ahead, thus providing the necessary support for that the process occurs efficiently. Six meetings were held with the participation of new agents who were integrating the power sector, and also agents already integrated, who were deploying new facilities to the BIPS. The meetings were attended by Regional Centers and the technical areas of ONS.