WIEB 2026 Annual Update
A brief report summarizing WIEB activities over the past year. The report can be read here.
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Spring 2027 Joint CREPC-WIRAB Meeting
Announcing the Spring 2027 Joint CREPC-WIRAB Meeting WIEB is pleased to announce the the Spring 2027 Joint CREPC-WIRAB Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 23 through Thursday, March 25 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA. Registration information will be coming this winter. Overall Schedule:
Read MoreFall 2026 Joint CREPC-WIRAB | WIEB Board Lunch RSVP
WIEB Board Lunch | Wednesday, October 14, 11:30–1:15 PM | Iron Horse Brew PubIron Horse Brew Pub is located at 501 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Will you be attending the WIEB Board Lunch?(Required) Yes No Please note any food allergies or dietary restrictions:Orders will be placed upon arrival from a…
Read MoreFall 2026 Joint CREPC-WIRAB | WIEB Members Dinner RSVP
WIEB Members Dinner | Tuesday, October 13, 5:30–8:30 PM | The Stables RestaurantThe Stables is located at 227 W Main St, Missoula, MT 59802Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Will you be attending the WIEB Members Dinner?(Required) Yes No Please note any food allergies or dietary restrictions:Order form to follow. Submit
Read MoreFall 2026 Joint CREPC-WIRAB Meeting | BOSR Lunch RSVP
BOSR Lunch | Tuesday, October 13, 12:00–1:15 p.m.The BOSR lunch will be held in the Montana Boardroom at the Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Will you be attending the BOSR lunch?(Required) Yes No Please select your entree:(Required) Baked Salmon | coconut curry, lemon roasted potatoes, seasonally local vegetables, le Petit Bakehouse baguette &…
Read More2026 BOSR Annual Budget Meeting
BOSR Annual Budget Meeting Please complete this form to receive the link to join the BOSR Annual Budget Meeting on September 18, 2026. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Organization(Required)Job Title(Required)CAPTCHA Submit
Read MoreWIRAB Comments on NERC’s Draft Governance Guidelines for NERC Standing Committees
On September 4, 2026, WIRAB submitted comments on NERC’s Draft Governance Guidelines for NERC Standing Committees. Read the comments here. A summary of WIRAB’s key comments is provided below: WIRAB recommends NERC establish regional and interconnection-specific expertise as an explicit Standing Committee membership and subordinate-group staffing consideration through an addition to Section 2(a) of the…
Read MoreWIRAB Technical Resource: Oversight of Large Load Interconnection in the West
Utilities across the Western Interconnection are facing unprecedented demand from large customers—ranging from 50 MW to more than 1,000 MW. Effective regulatory oversight is essential to protect consumers, ensure prudent utility investment, and maintain reliability as these loads connect to the grid. With input from Western state commissions, WIRAB and Elevate Energy Consulting developed this…
Read MoreMSC Memorandum to MPEC
On Tuesday, August 25th, the Markets+ State Committee delivered a memorandum to the Markets+ Participant Executive Committee outlining ongoing governance concerns and how to ensure Western states retain a meaningful and effective role in Markets+ as the market itself and the Western Interconnection overall continue to evolve. Read the memo here.
Read MoreWIRAB Advice to WECC On Proposed Changes to WECC’s Information Sharing Policy
WIRAB supports reclassifying the identified Loads and Resources data for years 1–3 from “Market Sensitive” to “Public.” This change is consistent with WIRAB’s longstanding position that Western Interconnection data should be shared as broadly as possible while maintaining appropriate protections for information that presents legitimate reliability, security, or market concerns. Read the Comments Here Please…
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