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First Full Set of Non-Binding Data Highlights Importance of WRAP

PORTLAND, Ore. – Current participants in the Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) project a changing resource mix within the next five years, according to the proposed resource portfolios analyzed for the first non-binding phase of the WRAP. The modeling and its resulting set of metrics, including increasing requi…

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Western Power Pool Marks Major Milestone, Files WRAP Tariff with FERC

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Western Power Pool today took a major step toward implementing the Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) by filing the WRAP tariff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

The WRAP is the first region-wide reliability planning and compliance program in the history of the West. The…

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WPP Board Approves WRAP Tariff, Clears Path for FERC Filing

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Western Power Pool Board of Directors yesterday voted unanimously to approve the tariff that will implement the Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP). Board approval was the final procedural step required before the tariff can be filed at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), anticip…

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What's Next for WPP? Sarah Edmonds is leading the way

In April of 2022, the Western Power Pool Board of Directors selected transmission and markets expert Sarah Edmonds to lead the organization as President and CEO. This video highlights some of what Sarah uniquely brings to the table and provides a glimpse into what's next in the development and implementation of our We…

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Episode 13 - NERC Lessons Learned

PANDEMIC RESPONSE PT. 3: A NEW NORMAL

Below is the full transcript for this episode. If you'd like to review or follow along with the original .pdf version of this NERC Lesson Learned, visit: 

https://www.nerc.com/pa/rrm/ea/Lessons%20Learned%20Document%20Library/LL20211001_Pandemic_Response.pdf

Chris Sakr: We…

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Episode 12 - NERC Lessons Learned Podcast

PANDEMIC RESPONSE PART 2: LIGHTS STAYED ON

Below is the full transcript for this episode. If you'd like to review or follow along with the original .pdf version of this NERC Lesson Learned, visit: 

https://www.nerc.com/pa/rrm/ea/Lessons%20Learned%20Document%20Library/LL20211001_Pandemic_Response.pdf

Chris Sak…

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2022.07.25 WRAP Draft Tariff

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Episode 11 - NERC Lessons Learned Podcast

PANDEMIC RESPONSE PART 1: EARTH STOOD STILL

Below is the full transcript for this episode. If you'd like to review or follow along with the original .pdf version of this NERC Lesson Learned, visit: 

https://www.nerc.com/pa/rrm/ea/Lessons%20Learned%20Document%20Library/LL20211001_Pandemic_Response.pdf

Chris Sa…

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WRAP Publishes Draft Tariff, Invites Feedback

The Western Power Pool has published the draft WRAP tariff for stakeholder review.

The Western Resource Adequacy Program Participant Committee (RAPC) invites stakeholders to read through the tariff and provide input. Western Power Pool will be hosting a public webinar on July 25th to hear any feedback and answer an…

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2022.06.30 WRAP Program Design Webinar

WRAP webinar focusing on transmission demonstration and exceptions, Forward Showing capacity requirement, and how loads participate along with a brief overall WRAP update.

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Recording of 2022.05.11 Public Webinar

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PNUCC forecast highlights need to address Resource Adequacy

WRAP cited as an example of working together to meet resource needs

Resource Adequacy is a key theme in the Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee (PNUCC) 2022 Northwest Regional Forecast, which was released April 27.

With the transition to clean energy and growing customer demand for electricity, util…