Weekly Update

February 2–6, 2026

WECC News

Reliability in the West Discussion Series Survey ^New

We are enhancing our Reliability in the West Discussion Series to tackle the West’s most critical reliability challenges — your feedback is key.

Complete this short survey on topics and formats you value most. Your input will help us shape the future of the Reliability in the West Discussion Series.

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2025 Western Assessment of Resource Adequacy

WECC has released the 2025 Western Assessment of Resource Adequacy. In evaluating resource adequacy risk over the next 10 years, the report finds that planned resource additions fail to keep pace with the projected load in the Western Interconnection. Any delays or cancellations of projects would exacerbate the risk.

WECC has also launched a new Resource Adequacy site, a one-stop shop for all things resource adequacy that features the Western Assessment and corresponding supplemental material, System Performance Data Portal, Reliability and Security Indicator Dashboard, NERC assessments, and more.

Read the report

View the supplemental information

Visit the Resource Adequacy site

WECC Antitrust Policy Proposed Changes

WECC is proposing changes to the WECC Antitrust Policy applicable to WECC and WECC members. WECC worked with NERC and the other Regional Entities on these revisions to ensure that our policies and guidelines are up to date and that our meetings and collaborations continue to adhere to antitrust best practices. WECC has posted the proposed revisions for WECC member comment.

WECC member comments must be submitted by the member's designated member representative and is due by Monday, February 2. Contact Chris Albrecht, WECC assistant general counsel, if you have any questions.

View the proposed revisions

Electrifying Trivia

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is primarily due to the risk of which extreme weather event?

A Hurricanes

B Tornados

C Wildfires

D Polar Vortex

Grid Fundamentals

February 24–25 (Virtual), 1–5 p.m. MST

This educational program offers a structured and holistic overview of the electric power system. Participants will explore how the grid works and the principles behind its operation and regulation. Each day delivers insight into the technology, operations, and markets underlying a modern, reliable power grid. The course also examines advancements in grid technology, and addresses reliability risks and challenges facing today's electric grid.

Time to Act

NERC MSPPTF Final Recommendations Posted ^New

Comments due February 5, 5 p.m. EST.

The Modernization of Standards Processes and Procedures Task Force (MSPPTF) posted its final recommendations for transforming NERC’s Reliability Standards framework.

Submit comments to mspp@nerc.net.

Read the final recommendations

View the summary

View the MSPPTF page on NERC's website

Draft Reliability Guideline: BPS Reliability Perspectives on the Adoption of IEEE 1547-2018 _New

Comments due March 12.

The NERC System Planning Impacts of DER Working Group (SPIDERWG) is conducting a review of the reliability guideline on BPS reliability perspectives on the adoption of IEEE 1547-2018.

To access the comment matrix, complete the guideline's effectiveness survey.

Read the clean version of the draft

Read the redline version of the draft

GADS and TADS Reporting

GADS and TADS data reporting for all quarters of 2025 is due by February 15.

If you are a registered Generator Owner (GO) with NERC, you must submit reports for thermal generation (conventional GADS), GADS Wind, and GADS Solar availability on a quarterly basis.

If you are a registered Transmission Owner (TO) with NERC, you must submit reports for transmission availability on a quarterly basis.

To access ADS reporting applications, you will need a webCARES digital certificate from OATI, obtained through your security officer. If you do not have a webCARES account, contact OATI Support at 763-201-2000 or support@oati.net.

New users must complete the NERC OATI Web Portal User Registration Form from NERC and will receive instructions for setting up a password and accessing the application.

View the NERC website for GADS

View the NERC website for TADS

WECC 2025 Annual Wildfire Data Request

2025 Annual Wildfire Data Request submissions are due February 19. Data is submitted via an Excel template through WECC’s Secure Workspace tool.

If you have questions, contact Steve Ashbaker.

Read about the data request

FERC Order No. 715 Data Request

Reporting for the FERC Order No. 715 data request is now open. Submissions to WECC must be made through the WECC Secure Workspace application by March 20.

For questions about the reporting process, contact WECC Administrative Services.

Project 2023-09 Risk Management for Third-Party Cloud Services White Paper

Informal comment period open through February 2, 8 p.m. EST.

Use the Standards Balloting System (SBS) to submit comments.

View Project 2023-09 on NERC's website

Read NERC's Standards Processes Manual

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WECC Reliability & Security Workshop — March 17–18

WECC invites you to join us at our upcoming Reliability & Security Workshop on March 17–18 in San Diego, California. Gain essential insights into the Western Interconnection at this two-day event, which will cover risk-based content designed to tackle the challenges our industry faces daily. Whether you are new to oversight practices, or are a seasoned expert, there will be tracks catered to your level and interests.

Read the full announcement and register

View the agenda

ERO Happenings

Industry Webinar: NERC 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment _New

NERC released the 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment (LTRA) and will host an industry webinar on February 19, 3–4 p.m. EST.

The 2025 LTRA is the ERO’s independent assessment and comprehensive report on the adequacy of planned BPS resources to reliably meet the electricity demand across North America over the next 10 years. The LTRA identifies:

Reliability trends
Emerging issues
Potential risks that could impact the long-term reliability, resilience, and security of the BPS

NERC staff will lead a discussion and answer questions related to the 2025 LTRA. This webinar is public and caters to the BPS owners and operators.

Read the LTRA

View the infographic

Watch the video

NERC Reliability Insights January 2026 _New

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NERC released the latest Reliability Insights, Complex Cyber Threats Require Brilliance at the Basics. The issue discusses how NERC, in collaboration with the Regional Entities, shapes industry resilience to support baseline security and rapid threat information sharing.

Read previous Reliability Insights issues

NERC Standards Q1 2026 Quarterly Outlook Video _New

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NERC's Standards Quarterly Outlook highlights priorities and upcoming activities standards.

In this quarter's outlook, hear from the standards team about:

Project 2025-03 — Order No. 901 Operations Studies
Project 2025-04 — Order No. 901 Planning Studies
Upcoming webinars and workshops

Visit NERC's Reliability Standards Under Development page

NERC 2026 Annual Meetings

NERC’s 2026 annual meetings are scheduled for February 11–12, in Savannah, Georgia. These meetings will be held in person, with a virtual option. Please note that the virtual option will be "listen and watch" only.

Meetings will include:

The board committees and NERC Technical Session — February 11
The Member Representatives Committee and board of trustees meetings — February 12

NERC Technical Conference: Future of Reliability Assessments

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Save the date for NERC's Future of Reliability Assessments technical conference in Washington, DC, March 26, from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EDT.

At the conference, NERC will share details on how the annual Long-Term Reliability Assessment (LTRA) is changing and invite feedback from stakeholders.

Grid Gatherings

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EMT Strategic Workshop — Follow-Up Meeting

Virtual

Virtual

Wednesday, February 4, 2–4 p.m. MST

Electrifying Trivia Answer

Answer C

A PSPS is when an electric utility temporarily shuts off power for a period of time to reduce the risk of a wildfire caused by utility equipment. This happens when there are dangerous fire weather conditions — which include strong winds, dry vegetation, low humidity, and extreme heat.

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