WIEB 2026 Annual Update
A brief report summarizing WIEB activities over the past year. The report can be read here.
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WIRAB 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…
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…
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…
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…
Read MoreWIRAB Advice on the WECC 2027 Business Plan and Budget
Formal Advice of the Western Interconnection Regional Advisory Body (WIRAB) on the 2027 WECC Business Plan and Budget. Read Advice Here Please contact Eric Baran (ebaran@westernenergyboard.org) or Marissa Moers (mmoers@westernenergyboard.org) with any questions.
Read MoreMSC Remarks to MPEC
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Idaho Commissioner John Hammond, Vice Chair of the MSC, presented remarks to the Markets+ Participant Executive Committee, focusing on current MSC activities such as their ongoing educational sessions as well as program matters previously raised…
Read MoreComment Letter on 2026-NTFP-02 from COSR Chair and Vice Chair
The Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee of State Representatives (COSR) prepared a comment letter in response to the Western Resource Adequacy Program’s (WRAP) Non-Task Force Proposal 2026-NTFP-02 (Edits to Business Practice Manual (BPM) Sections 105 and 202). This…
Read MoreCOSR Comment Letter on the WRAP’s 2026 Draft PRC Workplan
The Committee of State Representatives (COSR) prepared a comment letter in response to the Western Resource Adequacy Program’s (WRAP) 2026 Draft PRC Workplan. This letter was submitted on April 15, 2026 and includes Committee feedback on various components of the…
Read MoreCOSR Comment Letter on the WRAP’s Planning Reserve Margin Proposal – PRC Workplan Task Force 2
The Committee of State Representatives (COSR) prepared a comment letter in response to the Western Resource Adequacy Program’s (WRAP) proposal to reevaluate the Foward Showing Planning Reserve Margin (FSPRM) and Forward Showing Capacity Requirement, including timing and modeling methodology. This…
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