Program Functions

Program Functions

Assessments

Reliability Assessments provide analysis and information on reliability topics, including resource adequacy, stability and dynamics, transfer capability, and production cost optimization for stakeholders and decision makers.

Data Submittal

WECC relies on stakeholder data for its work and conducts various data requests to get the required data.

Engagement

We are committed to understanding our stakeholders and their needs in order to deliver top-notch training, education, reports, assessments, and engagement opportunities that enhance reliability and security in the Western Interconnection.

Governance & Budget

WECC is a non-profit corporation and the NERC-delegated, FERC-approved Regional Entity responsible for ensuring a reliable Bulk Electric System in the Western Interconnection.

Modeling

WECC produces and distributes data, information, and models that are essential to the reliable planning and operation of the Bulk Electric System in the Western Interconnection. 

Oversight

WECC actively monitors and enforces mandatory reliability standards approved by FERC and authorities in British Columbia, Alberta, and Mexico.

Performance & Event Analysis

WECC enhances the reliability of the Bulk Power System by analyzing and monitoring historical performance and applying these insights to current challenges and future planning.

Registration

WECC Registration identifies and registers bulk power system users, owners, and operators responsible for performing reliability functions under mandatory NERC Reliability Standards. 

Risk Program

WECC identifies and manages interconnection risks by collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize and mitigate the most critical challenges facing the grid.

Standards

WECC facilitates the stakeholder-driven development and implementation of Regional Reliability Standards and WECC Regional Criteria specifically for the Western Interconnection and participates in the NERC Reliability Standards Development process.