On July 14, 2023 a coalition of state public utility commissioners and other officials shared their vision with the leadership of the Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB) and Committee on Regional Electric Power Cooperation (CREPC), recognizing the unique position these…
The Western Interstate Energy Board is very pleased to announce that Laura Rennick will assume the role of WIEB’s Executive Director, as of July 1, 2023. Laura brings a tremendous skill set to this role, including deep experience in state…
WIRAB Leadership Announcement On June 6, 2023, the Western Interconnection Regional Advisory Body (WIRAB) elected a new leadership team to guide the organization. Mary Throne, Chairman of the Wyoming Public Service Commission, was elected as the Chair of WIRAB. Governor Mark…
WIRAB submitted Advice to the WECC Board of Directors on the proposed 2024 Business Plan and Budget (BP&B) for WECC. WIRAB reviewed the proposed 2024 BP&B and found the budget and assessment to be reasonable and in the public interest.…
The Western Interconnection Regional Advisory Body (WIRAB) draft 2024 Business Plan and Budget (BP&B) is available for comment. Interested parties should submit comments by 5:00 PM MT on May 25, 2023. Please direct inquiries and e-mail comments to Eric Baran…
On April 27, 2023, the Western Energy Imbalance Market Body of State Regulators (WEIM-BOSR) provided written comments to the California ISO on the Final 2023-2025 Policy Initiatives Roadmap and Final 2023 Policy Initiatives Catalog. The WEIM-BOSR generally supports the final…
On January 26, 2023, the Western Energy Imbalance Market Body of State Regulators (WEIM-BOSR) provided written advice to the Western Energy Imbalance Market Governing Body on the Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) policy initiative and the Governance Review Committee’s (GRC’s) Phase Three…
WIRAB submitted Advice to the WECC Board of Directors in support of WECC’s effort to engage more effectively in transmission planning activities in the West. WECC has the expertise and a unique perspective that would provide value to stakeholders in…
The Committee on Regional Electric Power Cooperation (CREPC) welcomed the opportunity to provide comments on the report prepared for California Assembly Concurrent Resolution 188 (ACR 188) titled Impacts of Expanded Regional Cooperation on California and the Western Grid. ACR 188…