1. The “New” WECC Jim Robb – Chief Executive Officer JGC Meeting Salt Lake City, UT January 30, 2014

2. Trusted, Objective, and Independent A “go to” source for facts, analysis, and perspective on the near- and longer-term reliability challenges facing the Interconnection Viewed as a partner by our Registered Entities in meeting our joint reliability objectives WECC’s role in meeting regional reliability challenges

3. Our priorities at WECC 1.Focus on near and longer term reliability of the interconnect Reliability Planning and Performance Analysis Partner with Registered Entities Audit process as a management tool 1.High-integrity relationships with Registered Entities and other stakeholders 2.Confidence-inspiring governance structures and practices (stewardship) 3.Bring best expertise to bear to solve complex problems and best inform policy choices Mature own staff capabilities as appropriate Cost effective leverage of industry expertise across membership Selective use of consultants to “plug gaps”

4. Bifurcation Data acquisition/data sharing Planning Authority/Planning Coordinator coverage Operating Practices Survey September 8 th activities State of Interconnection report Strengthen connections to Industry Leadership o Registered Entity (technical PLUS business leaders) o Western States/Provinces policy makers and influencers o NERC and FERC External Agenda for 2014 INSTITUTIONAL PERSONAL

5. Jim Robb jrobb@wecc.biz Questions?