Resource Adequacy Update, September 2020
The NWPP Resource Adequacy Program development process includes a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) consisting of representatives from 21 organizations. Members of the SAC are carefully evaluating and discussing each phase of the program design. This video update touches on some of their perspectives on several bro…
Ask Geoff! Episodes 1-3
In this new lightweight series from NWPP, Geoffrey Moore (PGE) answers stakeholder questions about the development of the NWPP Resource Adequacy Program in 60 seconds or less. The first 3 episodes cover these questions:
- How is the forward showing program distinct from typical utility forecasting?
- What is meant…
Ask Geoff! Episodes 4 - 6
In this latest batch of our Ask Geoff webseries, Geoffrey Moore (PGE) answers stakeholder questions about the development of the NWPP Resource Adequacy Program in roughly 60 seconds or less. Episodes 4, 5, and 6 explore questions related to the NWPP RA Interim Solution.
Geoffrey Moore serves on the NWPP Resource Ad…
Q&A re: ERCOT Load Shed Event
What was the February 2021 cold weather event that resulted in load shed in ERCOT and SPP?
The polar vortex event was an extreme weather event that resulted in massive load shed in both ERCOT and the Southwest Powerpool. This event occurred due to a confluence of factors, including a failure to adequately winterize…
Ask Geoff! Episodes 7 - 10
In the latest episodes of Ask Geoff, Geoff answers these viewer submitted questions:
- What happened in Texas, and how do those events relate to the NWPP RA Program? (1m 07s)
- What is the difference between the Reserve Sharing Program and the Resource Adequacy Program? (1m 05s)
- Are all hydro resources treated t…