WECC News

^New 2026 State of the Interconnection

We have released the 2026 State of the Interconnection. This annual report provides a high-level look at reliability issues throughout the Western Interconnection over the recent past and near future. This year’s report examines the challenges facing the Western Interconnection and how we use our independent, interconnection-wide perspective and collaborates with partners to address those challenges.

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^New New Entity Welcome Guide

We have published a New Entity Welcome Guide as a resource for newly registered entities. It includes required and recommended action items as well as links to other important WECC and NERC resources and relevant trade groups.

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WECC's Summer Reliability Assessment: Western Overview

Our Summer Reliability Assessment: Western Overview looks at the findings in NERC’s Summer Reliability Assessment and how they relate to the Western Interconnection. From extreme heat to wildfires, the Western Overview examines the reliability risks we could encounter this season.

Western Interconnection Weekly Wildfire Update

Stay up-to-date on wildfire risks by reviewing our Weekly Wildfire Update. This report provides a high-level summary of potential threats to the bulk power system due to current wildfires and conditions.

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Upcoming Events

Reliability in the West

June 3, 11 a.m.–noon MDT

Join us for the next session of the Reliability in the West Discussion Series, where we’ll explore the Bulk Power System’s dynamic risk landscape and showcase our approach to risk management. Learn about our process for identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and mitigating risk within the Western Interconnection. The discussion will introduce our Risk Register, Dashboard, and overall Risk Management Program and prepare participants for a deeper engagement and collective prioritization at our Risk Management Virtual Town Hall on July 8, 2026.

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Reliability Fundamentals

June 23–25, Salt Lake City, Utah

Join us for our three-day Reliability Fundamentals Workshop. This workshop is designed especially for registered entity staff who play a role in compliance, risk management, or reliability for your organization. By bringing together the core components of the compliance program into a single, structured experience, the workshop establishes clear expectations, reinforces risk management obligations, and delivers relevant guidance for registered entity teams.

In-person space is limited, and priority will be given to newly registered entities.

June 23–25, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MDT

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Grid Fundamentals

August 18–19

We will be hosting Grid Fundamentals in Salt Lake City. This in-person training will provide an overview of the electric power system. Participants will explore how the grid works and the principles behind its operation and regulation. Each day will deliver insight into the technology, operations, and markets underlying a modern, reliable power grid. The course also addresses reliability risks and challenges facing today's electric grid.

August 18, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. MDT

August 19, 9 a.m.–noon MDT

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Power Systems Security Conference

August 11–13, Salt Lake City, Utah

Our fourth annual Power Systems Security Conference will address urgent security challenges and offer recommended solutions to advance the protection of the Western Interconnection.

The event offers a unique platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional networking.

August 11–13, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MDT

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Time to Act

MSPP Implementation Informal Comment Period

The informal comment period is open through June 17.

Take the survey to submit comments

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WECC-0157: PRC-006-5 Automatic Underfrequency Load Shedding, Update to the WECC Regional Variance – Posting for Comment 2 – Implementation Plan

On May 1, the WECC-0157 drafting team voted to post the project’s implementation plan for a 30-day comment period open through June 4, 6 p.m. MDT. The drafting team will meet on June 5 to review and address comments received.

All documents relevant to Posting 2 can be found under the “Posting 2 for Comment” accordion on the project page.

Submit comments by selecting the “Submit and Review Comments” accordion on the project page

Security Guideline: Synchrophasor Systems and Data Posted for Comments

The comment period is open through June 18, 5 p.m. EDT.

Use the comment matrix to submit comments

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