Priority Initiatives While each of the initiatives summarized below is important to WECC’s role in assuring the near- and long-term reliability of the Western Interconnection and is expected to be completed in the timeframe indicated, there are a few that will be particularly critical and are considered priority initiatives: Scope and launch a comprehensive study of natural gas infrastructure, including natural gas storage capacity and other critical facilities that support the electric power sector Assess reliability implications of the State Implementation Plans to comply with Clean Power Plan, upon approval of final Rule Enhance WECC’s capability to assess Essential Reliability Services in future scenarios Create a comprehensive risk assessment of the Western Interconnection Assess Interconnection performance regarding key operational practices and work with our stakeholder committees to improve those practices Conclusion The 2017-2020 Operating Plan will be used as input by WECC Management and WECC Committee leadership in the development of 2018-2020 Work Plans at the Program Area and Committee level, respectively. The three-year Work Plans will contain the detailed milestones to accomplish the activities identified in the Operating Plan. Additionally, the Operating Plan will be used as an input to the 2018 Business Plan and Budgeting process to ensure adequate resources exist to complete outlined work.
Priority Initiatives While each of the initiatives summarized below is important to WECC’s role in assuring the near- and long-term reliability of the Western Interconnection and is expected to be completed in the timeframe indicated, there are a few that will be particularly critical and are considered priority initiatives: Scope and launch a comprehensive study of natural gas infrastructure, including natural gas storage capacity and other critical facilities that support the electric power sector Assess reliability implications of the State Implementation Plans to comply with Clean Power Plan, upon approval of final Rule Enhance WECC’s capability to assess Essential Reliability Services in future scenarios Create a comprehensive risk assessment of the Western Interconnection Assess Interconnection performance regarding key operational practices and work with our stakeholder committees to improve those practices Conclusion The 2017-2020 Operating Plan will be used as input by WECC Management and WECC Committee leadership in the development of 2018-2020 Work Plans at the Program Area and Committee level, respectively. The three-year Work Plans will contain the detailed milestones to accomplish the activities identified in the Operating Plan. Additionally, the Operating Plan will be used as an input to the 2018 Business Plan and Budgeting process to ensure adequate resources exist to complete outlined work.
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