Western Power Pool

One of WestTEC’s four main commitments is to be “Inclusive,” and we’ve brought together regional partners from across the West and including a broad swath of industry sectors, states and Tribes. Our goal is to create an actionable transmission plan to support the needs of the future energy grid.  With our study plan approved, work on the study is underway. We’re excited to share this video to tell you more about the project. https://lnkd.in/gkW8Gk6k

The momentum continues for the Western Resource Adequacy Program. Weeks after the WRAP Resource Adequacy Participant Committee approved a revised transition plan, the Western Power Pool Board of Directors took a series of actions to move the program further along. The Board voted to approve: *Seven WRAP business practice manuals, completing the full set of documents that detail how the program will operate; *A set of corrections to the WRAP tariff; and *The revised transition plan, which is intended to enable WRAP participants to participate in a fully binding program in 2027. https://lnkd.in/gN3dkr5d

The Western Transmission Expansion Coalition, or WestTEC, reached a significant milestone last week when the WestTEC Steering Committee unanimously approved the project’s Study Plan. WestTEC is a West-wide effort to develop an actionable transmission study to support the needs of the future energy grid. It takes a new, unique approach that spans across the region and includes a broad swath of industry sectors, states and tribes. https://lnkd.in/gA2t9iTW

Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy? Do you have experience in project management, administrative support or policy drafting? What about program coordination? Have you been looking to combine these details into your dream role? Well, you’re in the right place! Western Power Pool is hiring a Program Associate to join the WRAP team. https://lnkd.in/g6a2Bnry (Role is remote but you must reside in OR, WA, ID, AZ, CA, NV, NM, UT, WY, CO or MT)

News from the Western Resource Adequacy Program: WRAP's Resource Adequacy Participant Committee approved a new transition plan that outlines a gradual path to fully implement the WRAP and paves the way for participants to enter a binding program in 2027. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gRFNEnXU

The Western Transmission Expansion Coalition’s study plan draft has been posted online for public comment and review. “We’ve made a real concerted effort to get every sector across the West involved,” WPP President and CEO Sarah Edmonds told Clearing Up in a recent article. The idea, she said, is that “by bringing all these people along, at the end of the day, we will have a study of high quality and with a high confidence factor.” Link to the article is in the comments. Learn more about the plan here: Study plan: https://lnkd.in/gT4_RuB4 Comment prompts: https://lnkd.in/gQysgMaN The deadline for comments on the draft is August. 9.

Our President and CEO Sarah Edmonds recently spoke on the theme of collaboration across the region, highlighting three programs that reflect our commitment: the Reserve Sharing Program, Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) and Western Transmission Expansion Coalition (WestTEC).

Updated: We’re hiring! Western Power Pool has one position still open. If you know any good candidates, send them our way. If you’re interested, check out the details below. ➡️Technical Trainer We are seeking a Technical Trainer who would like to be part of the WPP team developing some of the best online Power System Operations training in the industry. Read the full job description and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gkxWEZMu

Transmission planning is a hot topic right now. You won’t want to miss this webinar. Join us for a public project update on the Western Transmission Expansion Coalition (WestTEC). We’ll give a status report on the Study Plan and discuss the WestTEC Project Charter and Stakeholder Engagement Plan. Details: 📅 Thursday, June 6 🕐 1-3 p.m. Pacfic time 💻 Register now at https://lnkd.in/gd5tQGW8

After a yearlong complex implementation effort, 10 new members successfully joined operations of the Northwest Power Pool Reserve Sharing Group earlier this month. “We recognize and appreciate the tremendous effort from everyone involved to get to this milestone, from each of the participants to the members of our team.” https://lnkd.in/gT8icaTK