Reliability in the West Discussion Series: Summer Outlook

The discussion will provide a broad overview of the summer of 2025, focusing on the weather outlook, including topics such as aridification, extreme weather events, and wildfires. We will also cover key issues related to IBRs, battery storage, and resource adequacy for the summer. 

Panelists include:

• James Hanson, Manager of Operations Analysis, WECC

• Vic Howell, Director of Reliability Assessments and Modeling, WECC

• Sunny Wescott, Chief Meteorologist, U.S. Department of Homeland Security – CISA