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Reliability Coordination 
 

 RC Information

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 Contact Details

Mike Cassiadoro
(360) 713-9599

 Reliability Coordination Contacts

RC Manager - Loveland, Contact360-713-9599mcassiadoro@wecc.biz
 COS, EMS, ICCP, or General System Supportemssupport@wecc.biz
 OutagesWECCRCOutages@wecc.biz
 Model UpdatesWSMModelUpdates@wecc.biz
 Real-Time RC DeskRCDESK@wecc.biz
 RC requested documents from entitiesRCREQUESTEDDOCUMENTS@wecc.biz
MikeCassiadoroDirector of Reliability Coordination360-713-9599mcassiadoro@wecc.biz
AaronInouyeTechnical Manager of IT Architecture360-713-9582ainouye@wecc.biz
KevinLloydWECC RC Outage Coordinator360-713-9037klloyd@wecc.biz
LindaPerezManaging Director of Reliability Coordination & IT360-713-9581lperez@wecc.biz
DickSchwarzTrainer - Vancouver360-213-2340dschwarz@wecc.biz
KirkStewartTechnical Manager of Application Architecture360-713-9584kstewart@wecc.biz
JeffSundvickTrainer - Loveland970-776-5630jsundvick@wecc.biz
VacancyRC Manager - Loveland, Contact360-713-9599mcassiadoro@wecc.biz
BrettWangenDirector of EMS970-776-5807bwangen@wecc.biz
RobertWilliamsRC Manager - Vancouver360-553-3020rwilliams@wecc.biz

 RC Documents

Authority of WECC RC.pdfAuthority of WECC RCProvide WECC Real-Time Reliability Coordinators and Next Day Study Engineers with clear understanding of their authority and responsibility to prevent or mitigate emergency operating situations in both next-day analysis and real-time operations.RC Documents (general)
Directive_Language_Handout.pdfRC Directive ScriptRC Documents (general)
Documents Sent To the Reliability Coordinator.pdfDocuments Sent To the Reliability CoordinatorRC Documents (general)
FINAL WECC WSM License.pdfLicense and Non-Disclosure Agreement for West-Wide System Model and Reliability DataLicense and Non-Disclosure Agreement for West-Wide System Model and Reliability DataRC Data Request (current)
Follow-up to SOL Methodology Revision.pdfFollow-up to SOL Methodology RevisionPowerPoint slides from the follow-up to SOL Methodology Revision webinars 4/25/12, 4/26/12 and 4/30/12 RC Documents (general)
SOL Methodology Presentation 02.16.2012.pdfSOL Methodology Presentation 02.16.2012Presentation from Vic Howell,  WECC Reliability Coordination in webinar to Operating Committee on Feb 16, 2012RC Documents (general)
WECC RC Data Directives Letter.pdfWECC RC Data Directives LetterCompliance with Mandatory Reliability StandardsRC Documents (general)
WECC RC Data Request Specification.pdfWECC RC Data Request SpecificationsReliability Coordinator Data Request and Specifications for Data ProvisionRC Documents (general)
WECC RC Plan.pdfWECC RC Plan 2011 WECC RC Plan describes the processes implemented as the Regional Entity responsible for coordinating and promoting Bulk Electric System (BES) reliability within the WECC Region. RC Documents (general)
WECC RC RAS-PSS-AVR Request (4).pdfWECC RC RAS-PSS-AVR Request (4)RC Documents (general)

 RC Operating Procedures

DescriptionFilter
Disturbance Reporting and Event Analysis Reporting Requirements.pdfDisturbance Reporting and Event Analysis Reporting Requirements
Provide RCs disturbance/event reporting guidelines to be followed upon occurrence of a reportable BES dist/unusual occurrence in accordance w/NERC Standard requirements and the Electric Reliability Organization Event Analysis Process.
Geo-Magnetic Disturbance Reporting.pdfGeo-Magnetic Disturbance Reporting
Defines the manner in which the WECC RC ensures that all Balancing Authorities and Transmission Operators within the Western Interconnection are made aware of GMD forecast information.
Monitoring of Disturbance Control Performance.pdfMonitoring of Disturbance Control Performance
Provide a common understanding of how the WECC Reliability Coordinator (RC) monitors Disturbance Control Performance upon loss of resources to identify Disturbance Control Standard (DCS) events and direct corrective action as required.
Monitoring of Pre- and Post-Contingency Conditions.pdfMonitoring of Pre- and Post-Contingency Conditions
Provide a common understanding of how the WECC Reliability Coordinator (RC) shall monitor pre-contingency and post-contingency conditions to secure the safe and reliable operation of the Western Interconnection Bulk Electric System.
Monitoring of System Frequency and BA Performance.pdfMonitoring of System Frequency and Balancing Authority Performance
To ensure the RCs monitor system frequency, identify sources of large ACE that may be contributing to Frequency Error, Time Error, path SOL exceedance or Inadvertent Interchange. Provide RC Frequency Trigger Limits and recommended actions.
WECC FAC 011 - EFFECTIVE DATE 6-4-2012 SOL Methodology for the Operations Horizon.pdfWECC FAC 011 - EFFECTIVE DATE 6-4-2012 SOL Methodology for the Operations Horizon
EFF. DATE 6/4/12 This doc establishes the methodology for use in the WECC RC Area for determining System Operating Limits (SOLs) and the subset of SOLs that qualify as Interconnection Reliability Operating Limits (IROLs) used in the operations horizon.
WECC FAC 011 - System Operating Limits Methodology for the Operations Horizon.pdfWECC FAC 011 - System Operating Limits Methodology for the Operations Horizon
This document establishes the minimum methodology by which WECC entities will determine SOLs and IROLs for the operations horizon.
WECC FAC 014 - EFFECTIVE DATE 6-4-2012 Establish and Communicate System Operating Limits.pdfWECC FAC 014 - EFFECTIVE DATE 6-4-2012 Establish and Communicate System Operating Limits
EFF. DATE 6/4/12 This document describes the WECC Reliability Coordinator’s (RC) protocols and expectations related to establishing and communicating System Operating Limits (SOLs) and Interconnection Reliability Operating Limits (IROLs).
WECC FAC 014 - Establish and Communicate System Operating Limits.pdfWECC FAC 014 - Establish and Communicate System Operating Limits
To ensure that System Operating Limits (SOLs) used in reliable planning and operation of the WECC Bulk Electric System (BES) are determined based on an established methodology or methodologies.
WECC RC BAL-004 - Time Error Correction.pdfWECC RC BAL-004 - Time Error Correction
Describe the process used by the WECC RC to monitor Time Error and initiate or terminate corrective action in a manner that does not adversely affect the reliability of the Western Interconnection.
WECC RC Electrical and Non-Electrical Impact Event Notification Guideline.pdfWECC RC Electrical and Non-Electrical Impact Event Notification Guideline
Provide the WECC Reliability Coordinator (RC) with a guideline for identifying electrical and non-electrical impact events that require notification to reliability entities within WECC and across North America.
WECC RC EOP-002 - Capacity and Energy Emergencies.pdfWECC RC EOP-002 - Capacity and Energy Emergencies
Defines the role and responsibilities of the WECC Reliability Coordinator (RC) in Capacity and Energy Emergencies.
WECC RC Operations Planning.pdfWECC RC Operations Planning
The WECC RC must conduct next-day reliability analyses for its Reliability Coordinator Area to ensure the BES can be operated reliably in anticipated normal and contingency conditions.
WECC RC Restoration Plan v4.1.pdfWECC RC Restoration Plan
This document is intended for use by the WECC Reliability Coordinators to address coordination and communication issues following a major system disturbance.
WECC RC TOP-007 - Monitoring of SOL and IROL Violations.pdfWECC RC TOP-007 - Monitoring of SOL and IROL Violations
Provide a common understanding of how the WECC RC shall monitor SOL and IROL to secure the safe and reliable operation of the Western Interconnection Bulk Electric System.
WECC Reliability Coordinator Communication Protocol.pdfWECC Reliability Coordinator Communication Protocol
Provide the Reliability Coordinator (RC) with; clear, concise and definitive Reliability Coordinator Directives; clear understanding of expectations; achieve consistent Operating Communications between operating entities.
WECC Reliability Coordinator Shift Duties Procedure.pdfWECC Reliability Coordinator Shift Duties Procedure
Define the roles and responsibilities of the on-shift Reliability Coordinators (RC) in monitoring the safe and reliable operation of the Western Interconnection Bulk Electric System (BES).