The Oversight Trends Update for Q3 2026 is now available. This report dives into crucial reliability and security oversight trends to provide interconnection-wide context for registered entity compliance programs. If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected]. 

In accordance with the NERC Rules of Procedure, Appendix 5C, and after receiving the concurrence of NERC, WECC has extended the substantive review period for certain BES Exception Requests by seven (7) months due to a delay in receiving supplemental information requested by WECC.

The Submitting Entity has been given notice of the extension and the date by which WECC will issue its Recommendation that the Exception Requests be approved or disapproved.

Board of Directors Election
Each year, WECC holds board of directors (board) elections to fill seats for directors whose terms are expiring or to fill vacant seats. This year, there are two director terms expiring and one incumbent director. Following an extensive search, the WECC Nominating Committee (NC) made a unanimous recommendation to re-nominate incumbent director, Felicia Marcus, and nominate candidates, Joseph Brannan and Ronald Roberts. Ballots for the three open seats were sent to designated member representatives on August 3 and the deadline to cast votes is Friday, August 28, 2026, at 3 p.m. MDT. For inquiries, contact Brittany Huggins.

Elections for MAC Member Class Representative
On August 3, election ballots for Member Advisory Committee (MAC) Member Class Representatives were sent to designated member representatives. The deadline to vote is Friday, August 28, 2026. For inquiries, contact Brittany Huggins.

Click on the candidate names to read their bio: 
Class 1: Stephanie Little and Alexander Stewart
Class 2: Tyson Archie and Petra Wallace
Class 3: Brandon Bouwman, Kevin Conway, and Christopher Haller
Class 4: Jacob Richardson
Class 5: Liz Gill, John Jenks, Kyle Navis, and Chris Parker
 

Consistent with the WECC Information Sharing Policy, Section 3.11, WECC is proposing to change the categorization of the following information from “Market Sensitive” to “Public.”

• Loads and Resources Data
  • Projected peak demand (years 1–3) 
  • Projected energy forecasts (years 1–3)
  • Scheduled peak-hour generation outages (years 1–3)

Read the full announcement.