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 Adequacy Steering Committee, representing Portland General Electric, where he works as a Principal Originator. If you have resource adequacy questions for Geoff, email info…

What is the Reserve Sharing Program?

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 by diversity benefits of an RA program?
• What exactly are capacity critical hours?

Geoffrey Moore serves on the NWPP Resource Adequacy Steering Committee, representing …

Open Position - Transmission Planning Engineer

Overview
The Northwest Power Pool (NWPP) is seeking a full-time engineer to join its transmission planning team. The engineer will develop power system models, analyze power systems, and contribute to the NWPP training materials. The NWPP is open to hiring an entry-level, mid-level or Senior Engineer depending on qualifications.    

Transmission Planning Engineer
Job Titles:  Engineer I, Engineer II, or Senior Engineer
Location:  Portland, Oregon
Applic…

Episode 06 - NERC Lessons Learned Podcast

PREVENTING EEAS

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/LL20200602_Preventing_EEAs.pdf

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

Chris Sakr: My Uncle Kenny has hobbies. A retired surgeon, he drives fast, fishes, hunts, tends his property, works on cars, like his World War II Combat Jeep equipped with a plugged 50 …

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 broad topics related to a resource adequacy program.

Featuring Nicole Hughes, Renewable Northwest, Steve Johnson, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commis…

Recording from September 11 Resource Adequacy Public Webinar

2020 September Corporate Update

Stakeholder Advisory Committee Interviews - 2020 August

NWPP selects Gregg Carrington as Chief Operating Officer

[PORTLAND, Ore.] – The Northwest Power Pool Corporation (NWPP), the nonprofit that helps coordinate electric grid operations for the Northwestern United States and Western Canada, announced today the selection of Gregg Carrington as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, Gregg will support regional program development activities, including the Northwest Power Pool’s development of a regional Resource Adequacy program, as well as day-to-day functions of the NWPP, including sy…