Transmission & Regional Planning – Page 4

Video on MSTI Project presented by the Sonoran Institute

adminJune 13, 2012June 13, 201201 mins

The Sonoran Institute released a very helpful video on the MSTI project and addressing local concerns about the line.

Western Governors’ Association Report – Integration Challenges

adminJune 11, 2012January 28, 201502 mins

“Meeting Renewable Energy Targets in the West At Least Cost: The Integration Challenge.”
The Western Governors’ Association commissioned this report to explore ways to reduce costs to the region’s electricity consumers for integrating wind and solar, identify barriers to adopting these measures and recommend possible state actions.
Prepared by Regulatory Assistance Project for Western Governors’ Association.

Sonoran Institute’s new PowerLine online resource

adminMay 29, 2012May 29, 201201 mins

To support the exchange of innovative and emerging ideas and practices surrounding transmission planning, the Sonoran Institute has developed an online resource, called PowerLine to serve as a clearinghouse of new approaches to transmission planning, design, and mitigation.

ACEG releases report

adminMay 22, 2012May 22, 201201 mins

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) has released a new report “The Potential Rate Effects of Wind Energy and Transmission in the Midwest ISO Region.” The report was released May 22, 2012 and finds that wind power can save midwestern
consumers approximately $3.0 ‐ $9.5 billion annually by 2020.

WGG Comments – NV PUC Docket No. 11-04025

adminJanuary 27, 2012January 27, 2012015 mins

Western Grid Group’s comments to the Nevada Public Utilities Commision Docket No. 11-04025.
Investigation regarding the creation of an energy imbalance market.

Prepared and submitted by Carl Linvill and John Candelaria.

Why an Energy Imbalance Market Will Make the Western Interconnection More Reliable

adminJuly 26, 2011August 5, 2011024 mins

GUEST PAPER: To date, most of the discussion and analysis regarding the benefits of a West-wide Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) has focused on the economic advantages of such a market. It’s important to also consider the reliability-related functions of an EIM.
Paper by Mariner Consulting Services.

WGG Letter to WECC – EIM Process Comments

adminApril 16, 2011April 21, 201105 mins

Western Grid Group sent comments to WECC regarding the EIM Benefits Phase II Methodology and the EIM Cost Study. WGG Director Jim Byrne drafted the comments.

Transmission to Access and Deliver Tehachapi Wind and Solar Power

adminFebruary 2, 2011February 2, 201104 mins

Olsen, David. 2005. “Transmission Planning to Connect Large Increments of Wind Power: The Tehachapi Study Group.” Washington, DC: American Wind Energy Association. Abstract The 4,000 MW of high-quality wind resource in the Tehachapi Mountains of east-central California could supply more than half of the new generation necessary to meet the state’s renewable energy law. No…

Renewables-First Generation/Transmission Projects

adminFebruary 2, 2011February 2, 201103 mins

Olsen, David. 2007. “Renewables-First Generation/Transmission Projects.” Washington, DC: American Wind Energy Association. Abstract: Many policy-makers and generation developers think that, especially in the West and Midwest, renewables cannot be developed on a large scale without coal as a transmission partner. This paper presents a contrary case—that large-scale renewable energy generation projects (“Mega-Projects”) appear able to…

WGG joins other PIOs in support of EDAM tariffs September 25, 2023
Comments submitted in Docket No. ER23-2686 proceeding.
PIOs and WGG file joint comments on Pathway Initiative September 11, 2023
Western Grid Group, Western Resource Advocates (WRA), Renewable Northwest, Sustainable FERC Project (S-FERC), Northwest Energy Coalition and Environmental Defense Fund filed joint comments on West-Wide Governance Pathway Initiative a proposed entity, governed independently, that can deliver market services throughout the West, including California.
WGG & PIOs comment on CAISO draft summary report on Initiative: Assembly Concurrent Resolution 188 February 3, 2023
PIOs including WGG filed comments on CAISO draft summary report, “Impacts of Expanded Regional Cooperation on California and the Western Grid Draft Report for Stakeholder Review”
WGG joins other PIO submitting comments on Initial Evaluation Framework for Pathway Options January 12, 2023
Comments were submitted by WGG, WRA, NWEC, RNW, EDF & UCS responding to the West-Wide Governance Pathway Initiative Initial Evaluation Framework for Pathways Options, dated December 15, 2023
WGG and NGOs write US Dept. of Commerce to reject the Auxin Solar Tariff Petition June 22, 2022
WGG, Utah Clean Energy, Western Resource Advocates, NW Energy Coalition and +350 Bay Area wrote a letter to Secretary Raimondo recommending a decisive rejection of a tariff that hinders solar development.
WGG Submits Comments : Challenges PURPA Proposal in Arizona December 13, 2018
In its comments, WGG requested that the filings be rejected due to the fact there has been no opportunity for public comment on this issue and no demonstration of the need for changes proposed. Review the comments as submitted here.
WGG and other WCEA groups send letter to Commissioners, Chairs, and Leadership of FERC, WECC, and NERC June 8, 2018
On August 6, 2018, Western Grid Group, Sierra Club, DL Energy, Gridworks, Western Resource Advocates, NW Energy Coalition, Vote Solar and Natural Resources Defense Council sent a letter to Commissioners, Chairs, and Leadership of FERC, WECC, and NERC regarding the future of a Western Interconnection with multiple reliability coordinators. The groups expressed their concerns and recommendations regarding the likely potential of a future for the Western Interconnection that will involve the management and coordination of multiple Reliability Coordinators.
PIO Comments on FERC Essential Reliability Services and the Evolving Bulk Power Systems – Primary Frequency Response January 24, 2017
WGG joined other Public Interest Organizations in filing comments to FERC on Docket No. RM16-6-000 FERC-2016-1609: FERC Essential Reliability Services and the Evolving Bulk Power Systems – Primary Frequency Response.

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