The Oversight Trends Update for Q1 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].

WECC is pleased to announce Jeffrey Droubay as its next president and CEO, effective March 1, 2026. Droubay, who joined WECC in 2022 as vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary, brings proven leadership and a strong commitment to WECC’s mission. He succeeds Melanie Frye, who retires after nearly 20 years of dedicated service and will serve as CEO emeritus through mid-March to ensure a smooth transition. Droubay’s leadership will be vital as WECC continues to mitigate risks and ensure the reliability and security of the Bulk Power System in the Western Interconnection.

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Data reporting for all quarters of 2025 is due by February 15, 2026. If you are a registered Generator Owner with NERC, you must submit reports for thermal generation (conventional GADS), GADS Wind, and GADS Solar availability on a quarterly basis. If you are a registered Transmission Owner with NERC, you must submit reports for transmission availability on a quarterly basis.

To access ADS reporting applications, you will need a webCARES digital certificate from OATI, obtained through your security officer. If you don't have a webCARES account, contact OATI Support at 763-201-2000 or [email protected]. New users must complete the NERC OATI Web Portal User Registration Form from NERC and will receive instructions for setting up a password and accessing the application.

Additional instructions and training are available on the NERC website for GADS or TADS.

Stay on top of your reporting requirements and submit by February 15!