WECC News

Elections for MAC Member Class Representatives

We will hold elections for the Member Advisory Committee (MAC) member class representatives and are seeking nominations from interested parties. Learn more about each member class election below. Submit your application or any questions to Brittany Huggins by close of business Monday, July 27.



• Class 1 Letter and Form
• Class 2 Letter and Form
• Class 3 Letter and Form
• Class 4 Letter and Form
• Class 5 Letter and Form

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.

View the Weekly Wildfire Update

Upcoming Events

Future of Path Ratings in the Western Interconnection

July 23, Salt Lake City, Utah

Join us for an in-person meeting to discuss the future of the Path Rating Process and transfer capability methods in the Western Interconnection. This event will bring together planners and stakeholders to:

• Explore the Path Rating Process in light of evolving industry practices
• Build a shared understanding of reliability and commercial aspects
• Examine and compare traditional path rating and flow-based methods
• Brainstorm strategies for the future of transmission planning

This meeting is part of our ongoing effort to ensure that any changes to the Path Rating Process align with industry needs and the region’s reliability and security goals.

Stakeholders using path ratings, participating in the process, or working with flow-based methods are encouraged to attend and contribute to shaping the next chapter of transmission planning in the West.

July 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 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 will offer recommended solutions to advance the protection of the Western Interconnection.

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

August 11–13, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MDT

Register

^New Reliability & Security Workshop

October 27–28, Scottsdale, Arizona

Registration is now open for our upcoming Reliability & Security Workshop. 

Day 1 will feature plenary sessions that will offer insights into our perspectives, processes, and expectations. Learn how to apply that knowledge to your entity’s reliability and compliance programs. 

On Day 2, attendees can choose from three tracks: WECC Essentials, Critical Infrastructure Protection, or Operations & Planning.

WICF will meet on October 29. 

Register

Time to Act

Computational Loads Level 3 Essential Action Alert Response

The deadline for registered entities to submit responses is

August 3.

Read the alert