The
need for power supply in the Western region of the United States has
continued to be critical. Addressing the current issues such as,
resource adequacy, transmission adequacy and implementation of
renewable resources, is crucial to the improvement of western power
supply.
Attend Platts timely "2nd Annual Forum on Western Power
Supply" conference on November 8 - 9, 2004, in
Phoenix, AZ, to gain insights on the key challenges that face the
western region today.
Hear Keynote Addresses By:
Robert
Dintelman, Chief Operations Officer
Western Electricity Coordinating Council
"Examine Current Trends in the West — Power Supply,
Transmission and Reliability"
Marcie
Edwards, Interim Chief Executive Officer
California Independent System Operator
"California ISO Perspective on Transmission
Adequacy"
Highlights of the program Include:
- NERC
and WECC activities related to Western resource adequacy —
Criteria and standard authorization request
- Sub-regional
transmission grid planning — The Rocky Mountain Area
Transmission Study
- New
transmission — Who is building; incentives; role of merchant
transmission
- Wind
and hydro power — Forecasting and scheduling to meet load and
portfolio requirements
- Renewable
portfolio standards — State programs, eligible technology, and
costs
Join
an outstanding group of speakers at this forum where stakeholders
get the information they need to make informed judgments on how to
develop western power supply.
Hear from Public Utility Commissions and Industry Leading
Companies:
Arizona Corporation Commission * Oregon Public Utility Commission
Washington Public Utility Commission
Idaho Public Utility Commission * Utah Public Commission
California Energy Commission * PPM Energy * Puget Sound Energy
NERC * WECC * Bonneville Power Administration * Avista
Arizona Public Service * Independent Energy Producers * RMATS
Plus! Choose from Two Pre-Conference Workshops —
Thursday, November 8, 2004
A.
How to Attract Investment for Developing
and Upgrading Electric Facilities
B. Planning and Siting for Supply Adequacy and Profit
You
cannot afford to miss this event!
