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WIRAB Comments on NERC’s Draft Governance Guidelines for NERC Standing Committees

Posted: 4 Sep at 9:30 am

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…

WIRAB Technical Resource: Oversight of Large Load Interconnection in the West

Posted: 3 Sep at 9:30 am

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…

WIRAB Advice to WECC On Proposed Changes to WECC’s Information Sharing Policy

Posted: 21 Aug at 11:01 am

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…

WIRAB Advice on the WECC 2027 Business Plan and Budget

Posted: 29 May at 8:41 am

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.

WIRAB Advice on MSPP Final Recommendations

Posted: 24 Feb at 2:39 pm

Formal Advice of the Western Interconnection Regional Advisory Body (WIRAB) on the Modernization of Standards Processes and Procedures Task Force’s Final Recommendations. Read Advice Here Please contact Eric Baran (ebaran@westernenergyboard.org) or Marissa Moers (mmoers@westernenergyboard.org) with any questions.

Harmonizing IBR Interconnection Requirements in the West

Posted: December 4, 2025

Harmonizing IBR Interconnection Requirements in the West Utilities across the Western Interconnection are rapidly deploying inverter-based resources (IBRs), yet interconnection requirements vary widely across transmission providers. These inconsistencies create uncertainty for developers, increase redesign risk, and can lead to uneven…

WIRAB Technical Resource: Oversight of IBRs

Posted: November 13, 2025

WIRAB Technical Resource: Oversight of Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) in the West Utilities in the Western Interconnection are rapidly adding inverter-based resources (IBRs) such as solar, wind, and battery storage. In 2024, WIRAB commissioned the IBR Risk Assessment Report, which identified…

WIRAB Leadership Announcement | August 5, 2025

Posted: August 5, 2025

Commissioner Mary Throne of the Wyoming PSC left state service on August 1 to pursue a new opportunity. Consequently, she stepped down from the Western Interconnection Regional Advisory Body (WIRAB) and vacated her role as Chair. Commissioner Throne served WIRAB…

WIRAB Advice on the WECC 2026 Business Plan and Budget | May 2025

Posted: May 16, 2025

WIRAB submitted Advice to the WECC Board of Directors on the proposed 2026 Business Plan and Budget (BP&B) for WECC. WIRAB reviewed the proposed 2026 BP&B and found the statutory budget and assessment to be reasonable and in the public…

2026 WIRAB Business Plan and Budget Posted for Public Comment

Posted: May 1, 2025

The Western Interconnection Regional Advisory Body (WIRAB) draft 2026 Business Plan and Budget (BP&B) is available for comment. Interested parties should submit comments by 5:00 PM MT on May 16, 2025. Please direct inquiries and e-mail comments to Eric Baran (ebaran@westernenergyboard.org),…

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