Western Operations Study

On Aug. 9, Western released an operations study report (pdf) created by an independent consultant, Miracorp, to evaluate its current power system operations and provide alternatives to consider as Western strives to operate efficiently and effectively in a dynamically changing environment. Miracorp developed the report without input or comment from Western. 

In an effort to determine how best to improve operations and transmission services process and activities, Western's Senior Management Team decided to take a look at Western’s operations in Summer 2011. Western, through its consultant, examined the following functions:

• Transmission services and planning activities
• Transmission operations and balancing authority activities
• Settlement activities related to real-time operations
• Meeting industry compliance and reliability standards in the Operations environment
• Participation in industry-wide power systems initiatives

Read more about the study on Western's January 2012 news feature, "Operations study looks to maximize efficiency."

Western hosted webinar

Western hosted a webinar for customers Aug. 16 to allow its consultant, Miracorp, to discuss the process they followed to create the report and also define Western's next steps.

Have trouble viewing the webinar? Install the GotoMeeting codec.

Input sought by Sept. 28

In the coming months, Western will review the report closely for possible improvements in the way Western does business. We are seeking input from customers, employees, Natvie American tribes and other stakeholders as we consider the alternatives. Comments or feedback on the report should be sent to WAPAOPSSTUDY@wapa.gov on or before Sept. 28.

If you have further questions about the study or need additional information, email Corporate Communications.

Page last updated: Aug. 24, 2012