Western Interconnect Risk Management Program

In conjunction with the WECC Reliability Risk Committee, a risk management program was created to provide a structured approach to address known and emerging reliability and security risks within the Western Interconnection. With input from stakeholders, this process allows for risks to be identified, prioritized, monitored, and mitigated to help improve reliability and security.

The process was created using the principles found in the ISO 31000 Risk Management Process. Using these principles, a customized process was developed to fit with the core activities already established at WECC and with the industry. This customized approach:

• Provides a structured framework for the RRC to prioritize efforts in addressing risks and monitor the effectiveness of those actions.
• Avoids duplication of known work and provides the RRC the ability to build on the successes of others by becoming involved and partnering with other organizations and industry experts.
• Provides a necessary feedback process for any additional prioritization or mitigation efforts needed and overall program improvements.

For more information, please contact the WECC Risk team at [email protected].

To submit risks, please fill out and submit the following form.

Risk Register here:  WECC Risk Register