The “New” WECC

Jim Robb – Chief Executive Officer

JGC MeetingSalt Lake City, UTJanuary 30, 2014

• Trusted, Objective, and Independent

• A “go to” source for facts, analysis, and perspective on the near- and longer-term reliability challenges facing the Interconnection

• Viewed as a partner by our Registered Entities in meeting our joint reliability objectives

WECC’s role in meeting regional reliability challenges

Our priorities at WECC1. Focus on near and longer term reliability of the

interconnect• Reliability Planning and Performance Analysis• Partner with Registered Entities• Audit process as a management tool

2. High-integrity relationships with Registered Entities and other stakeholders

3. Confidence-inspiring governance structures and practices (stewardship)

4. Bring best expertise to bear to solve complex problems and best inform policy choices• Mature own staff capabilities as appropriate• Cost effective leverage of industry expertise across

membership• Selective use of consultants to “plug gaps”

• Bifurcation• Data acquisition/data sharing• Planning Authority/Planning Coordinator

coverage• Operating Practices Survey• September 8th activities• State of Interconnection report

• Strengthen connections to Industry Leadershipo Registered Entity (technical PLUS business

leaders)o Western States/Provinces policy makers and

influencerso NERC and FERC

External Agenda for 2014

INSTITUTIONAL

PERSONAL

Jim Robb

jrobb@wecc.biz

Questions?