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Bipartisan group from 11 states takes steps to lead in transmission development

A group of 11 bipartisan governors, led by Western Governors’ Association Chair Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah, signed a letter endorsing the results of the Western Transmission Expansion Coalition (WestTEC) transmission needs study.

At the WGA an…

Background 

What is WestTEC? 

WestTEC is an unprecedented partnership among diverse sectors of the energy industry, States and Tribes, environmental groups and project developers, that is focused on addressing urgent interregional transmission needs across the Western states. It is facilitated by the Western Power Pool …

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Adam R…

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Western Power Pool (WPP) Board of Directors on Wednesday approved the slate of nominees who would serve on the group’s new Independent Board of Directors.

WPP Board Chairperson Bill Drummond is the current board member selected to serve with four new members. Two other current board members – T…

Given the recent trend in decommissioning coal plants and increasing renewable integration, concerns have been raised about the adequacy of the Transmission system in the Northwest Region. In late 2018 the NWPP hired Don Johnson (on contract basis) to assist Gary Keenan to conduct an analysis of Transmission Adequacy …