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This document outlines the strategic initiatives and next steps for the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) to enhance data collection and management. Key topics include WECC's authority to collect data, the identification of TEPPC data needs and gaps, the existing processes, and the role of the Data Working Group (DWG) in building a business case for improvements. An 18-month project initiated in January 2012 aims to improve efficiencies and data credibility through better storage and dissemination practices. Input from DWG is essential in identifying missing data and potential enhancements.
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WECC Planning DataJamie Austin Next Steps May 15, 2012
Overview • WECC authority to collect/purchase data • WECC level activity on data collection and management • Identifying TEPPC data needs/gaps • DWG Role
WECC authority to collect/purchase data • Existing Process • LRS Data Collection Manual -> WECC Standards • Future Reach • FERC Order 1000 -> Add to Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) • TAS, Staff are calling on DWG to help build the Business Case
WECC level activity on data collection and management • An Internal Strategic Initiative at WECC; enhancing the internal process for info collected: • Efficiencies • Credible Data An 18 month project, started Jan’12; Pursued from the prospective of: • Data collection • Storage • Dissemination of data
Identifying TEPPC data needs/gaps • Building the Business Case – DWG can: • Itemize missing data • Identify Data Enhancements • Staff support to help with: • Data Collection Manual • Data Inventory • Categorization • Use • Where from
DWG Role • Scoping Document by - Stan Holland Lead • Discuss Use • Update to TAS by July 10, 2012 • Note: build on Key Assumptions Metrics; Data Inventory document by Stan • DWG to act as an advisory committee who will advise on other data needs and potential enhancements