1. Wide Area Measurement Communication Network Proposal June 2009 Operating Committee Meeting

2. Phasor Data in WECC In exceess of a 100 PMU installations Most PMUs report in real time to local networks A few TOPs are linked at present through the WECC Operations Network (WON) The WON use is allowed if bandwidth utilization for all data stays below 50%

3. WECC Synchro-phasor Installation

5. WAMS Communication Network Improve wide area view Share phasor data between TOPs for reliability purpose Link present participants and the Reliability Centers In the future this network could integrate with the proposed NASPInet

6. Implementation Costs 2009 estimated total cost $138,000 2010 estimated total cost $150,000 2011 estimated total cost $188,000 2012 estimated annual cost $120,000 Annual costs jointly funded by OC and PCC

7. Motion Approve the Wide Area Measurement Communication Network Proposal