  Regarding the pervasive application of information and telecommunication
technologies in the power distribution industry, responsive loads (RLs) have
been widely employed in the operation of distribution and transmission systems.
The utilization of these loads in the competitive environment of the power
market has led to a decrease in costs and an increase in the flexibility of the
distribution system and, consequently, the power system. This paper presents a
framework for the competitive presence of RLs in local markets. The technical
cooperation method of the Distribution System Operator (DSO) and Transmission
System Operator (TSO), the persuasion mechanism of DSOs, and financial signals
for getting and increasing the participation of consumers are represented based
on local markets and market clearing mechanisms.
