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The Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) is a non-profit corporation that exists to assure a reliable Bulk Electric System in the geographic area known as the Western Interconnection. WECC has been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the Regional Entity for the Western Interconnection. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) delegated some of its authority to create, monitor, and enforce reliability standards to WECC through a Delegation Agreement.

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About WECC

The Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) is a non-profit corporation that exists to ensure a reliable Bulk Electric System in the geographic area known as the Western Interconnection. WECC has been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the Regional Entity for the Western Interconnection. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) delegated some of its authority to create, monitor, and enforce reliability standards to WECC through a Delegation Agreement.

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Reliability & Security Oversight Monthly Update

The Reliability & Security Oversight Monthly Update, formerly known as the Compliance Open Webinar, is offered each month to provide a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to most compliance users in the Western Interconnection. The Reliability & Security Oversight Monthly Update is held on the third Thursday of every month, starting at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

Contact: Mailee Cook, Training and Outreach Specialist, 801.883.6866

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