WSP02437

• File Number: 8220.100.50
• Description: CRSP - Power Issues
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 1/1/1982
• Author: West. Sys. Coord. Co
• Title: Western Systems Coordinating Council Ten-Year Coordinated Plan Summary 1982 - 1991
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

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COORDINATION TO PROMOTE SYSTEM RELIABILITY

Coordination is a vital part of daily operation, and is the key
to the development of improved operating procedures and system design
criteria for promoting system reliability. Prior to the formation of
WSCC, various operating and planning groups were organized to provide
coordination for the interconnected utilities and pools within the Western
United States. The groups also provided a forum for day-to-day
communication which resulted in various practices and agreements being
adopted by the utilities to enhance the adequacy and reliability of the
interconnected bulk power system.

During the development of the planned interconnection between
the Northwest and California (Pacific Intertie), it was apparent that the
bulk power systems in the Western United States and parts of Canada would
soon be interconnected. Recognizing the many benefits of interconnected
system operation, executives representing the western utilities and
agencies operating the bulk power systems met on March 20, 1967 and agreed
that a need existed for regional coordination with a broader scope to
supplement the coordination being accomplished in the smaller areas. As a
result, WSCC was established in August of 1967.

WSCC has made significant progress in its efforts to promote the
reliability of the interconnected bulk power system. Criteria have been
developed and adopted which provide guidance to the Member Systems for
day-to-day operation and system design, Recommendations made as a result
of WSCC's indepth review of these criteria have been adopted by the
Council, and WSCC's "Minimum Operating Rel iability Criteria" has been
revised. Efforts are underway to appropriately revise WSCC's Reliability
Criteria for System Design." Procedures have also been implemented for
coordinating operation, and for compiling and analyzing information
pertaining to projected load growth, fuel requirements, and new generation
and transmission facilities. These accomplishments are a direct result of
the dedicated efforts of Member System personnel and WSCC's Technical
S ta ff .

The organizational structure of WSCC consists of an Executive
Committee, an Administrative Committee, four standing committees
(Planning, Operations, Environmental and Public Information), and numerous
subcommittees and work groups as shown on page 7. Approximately 300
Member System executives, engineers and other representatives devote time
and expertise to the various activities of these committees. The
committees provide a ready and effective means for developing regional
operating and planning criteria, coordinating operating procedures,
compiling regional data banks for use by the Member Systems and the
Council in conducting technical studies and for assessing and coordinating
the solution of regional problems.

The Executive Committee is responsible for directing and
coordinating the activities necessary to accomplish the purpose and goals
of WSCC. A high-level Administrative Committee composed of the Council
Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer, and immediate Past Chairman
is responsible for conducting the day-to-day business affairs of the
Council. The Administrative Manager has overall responsibil ity for the