activities · 19
what they do
advocacy · 3
- Advocate for Energy Industry Standards and Practices Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentSubmits reports, comments, and errata to regulatory bodies like FERC and NERC on various energy industry standards, business practices, and proposed rulemakings, including those related to gas-electric coordination, distance-based rate charges, and cybersecurity.
- Advocate for Energy Policy and Standards Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentThe organization submits reports, comments, and errata to regulatory bodies like FERC and NERC on various energy-related matters, including gas-electric coordination, business practice standards, and cybersecurity risk management.
- Engage in Energy Industry Standard-Setting Committees Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentThe organization actively participates in and coordinates with various subcommittees and task forces related to energy industry business practices, including those focused on WEQ, RMQ, WGQ, cybersecurity, and Distributed Energy Resources, and holds monthly update conference calls.
research · 3
- Conduct Research and Publish Reports on Energy Topics Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentConducts research and publishes reports on key energy industry topics, including WIEB Loop Flow and Congestion Management, Gas-Electric Forum findings, digitalization of the energy industry, and specific Wholesale Gas Quadrant (WGQ) and Wholesale Electric Quadrant (WEQ) versions.
- Conduct Research and Publish Reports on Energy Topics Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentThe organization conducts research and publishes reports on topics such as WIEB Loop Flow and Congestion Management, Gas-Electric Forum findings, the digitalization of the energy industry, and various WGQ and WEQ version reports.
- Conduct Research and Reporting on Energy Topics Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentThe organization conducts research and produces reports on critical energy industry issues, such as WIEB Loop Flow and Congestion Management, gas-electric coordination, and the digitalization of the energy industry, often submitting findings to regulatory bodies.
capacity building · 13
- Adopt Standards for Western Interconnection Congestion ManagementThe organization has adopted standards to support flow-based congestion management within the Western Interconnection.
- Adopt Standards for Western Interconnection Congestion ManagementThe organization adopts standards to support flow-based congestion management within the Western Interconnection.
- Adopt Standards for Western Interconnection Congestion ManagementAdopts standards to support flow-based congestion management within the Western Interconnection.
- Develop and Standardize Energy Industry Contracts Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentThe organization develops and endorses standardized contracts for various energy commodities and services, including hydrogen, distribution grid services, and addendums for renewable natural gas and certified gas, often releasing drafts for industry-wide comment.
- Develop and Standardize Energy Industry Contracts Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentDevelops and endorses standardized contracts and addendums for the energy industry, including those for hydrogen, distribution grid services, renewable natural gas, and certified gas, often releasing drafts for industry-wide comment.
- Develop and Standardize Energy Industry Contracts Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentThe organization develops and endorses standardized contracts for various energy transactions, including those for hydrogen, distribution grid services, and addendums for renewable natural gas and certified gas.
- Engage in Energy Industry Standard-Setting Committees Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentParticipates in and coordinates with various subcommittees and task forces, such as the WEQ Coordinate Interchange Scheduling Subcommittee, WEQ/RMQ Business Practices Subcommittees on Distributed Energy Resources, WEQ OASIS Subcommittee, RMQ Energy Services Provider Interface Task Force, WGQ Business Practices Subcommittee, and WGQ Contracts Subcommittee, to address industry issues like cybersecurity and develop standards.
- Engage in Energy Industry Standard-Setting Committees Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentThe organization actively participates in and coordinates with various subcommittees and task forces, such as the WEQ Coordinate Interchange Scheduling Subcommittee, WGQ Business Practices Subcommittee, and RMQ Energy Services Provider Interface Task Force, to address issues like cybersecurity and distributed energy resources.
- Facilitate Communication and Information SharingThe organization holds monthly update conference calls and provides a yearly calendar of activities, including an Excel version for sorting and filtering, to facilitate communication and information sharing within the energy industry.
- Facilitate Monthly Update Conference CallsHolds monthly conference calls to provide updates on relevant activities and developments within the organization and the energy industry.
- Provide Educational Webinars and Courses Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentThe organization offers webinars and courses on various energy industry topics, including NAESB contracts, eTariff program revisions, hydrogen markets, and updates to WGQ and WEQ business practice standards.
- Provide Educational Webinars and Courses Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentThe organization offers webinars and courses on various energy industry topics, including NAESB contracts, business practice standards (WGQ and WEQ), eTariff program revisions, and hydrogen markets, delivered both face-to-face and as webcasts.
- Provide Educational Webinars and Courses Energy Industry Standards & Contract DevelopmentOffers webinars and courses on various energy industry topics, including NAESB contracts, business practice standards updates (WGQ and WEQ), eTariff program revisions, and hydrogen markets, available both face-to-face and as webcasts.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Addressing emerging energy technologies and issues addressing emerging energy topicsEngages with evolving energy topics such as battery storage, distributed energy resources, and renewable natural gas to inform standards and market practices.
- Addressing emerging energy topics addressing emerging energy topicsProactively engages with evolving energy issues such as battery storage, distributed energy resources, and renewable natural gas to inform standards and market practices.
- Case-by-case copyright waiver approval case_by_case_waiver_approvalRequires non-members to formally request permission to quote protected materials in regulatory or published contexts, maintaining control over intellectual property use.
- Case-by-case waiver for use of protected content case_by_case_waiver_approvalRequires non-members to obtain individual copyright waivers to quote protected materials in publications or regulatory filings, maintaining control over intellectual property use.
- Controlled Access and Copyright Management copyright_managementThe organization manages access to its copyrighted standards through controlled distribution for members and purchasers, and provides mechanisms for temporary evaluative access and case-by-case waivers for non-members, ensuring intellectual property protection while allowing necessary use.
- Controlled access to standards controlled_access_distributionAllows members and authorized purchasers to use standards internally while restricting external distribution without written permission, ensuring protection of intellectual property and controlled dissemination.
- Controlled access to standards controlled_access_distributionAllows members and authorized purchasers to use standards internally while restricting external distribution without written permission, ensuring intellectual property protection and controlled dissemination.
- Coordination across energy markets market coordinationPrioritizes alignment between gas and electric markets to support integrated, efficient energy systems and regulatory coherence.
- Development of standardized energy contracts standard developmentLeads the creation of standardized contractual frameworks for emerging energy commodities, including hydrogen and responsibly sourced natural gas, to promote market consistency and efficiency.
- Industry review and refinement of contractual standards standard review and revisionEngages industry stakeholders to review and revise key contract provisions—such as force majeure—in existing energy agreements to reflect current market conditions and risks.
- Market Coordination and Emerging Energy Topic Addressing market_facilitationThe organization actively coordinates gas and electric markets and addresses critical issues related to emerging energy technologies and resources, such as battery storage, distributed energy resources, and renewable natural gas, to support industry evolution.
- Market coordination and integration market coordinationPrioritizes coordination between gas and electric markets to align infrastructure, policy, and operations for more resilient and efficient energy systems.
- Standard Development and Revision standard_developmentThe organization develops and revises standardized contracts and provisions for energy commodities to facilitate market transactions and address emerging industry needs.
- Standard development for energy commodities standard developmentDevelops standardized contractual frameworks for emerging energy commodities such as hydrogen and responsibly sourced natural gas to promote market consistency and efficiency.
- Standard review and revision process standard review and revisionEngages industry stakeholders in the ongoing review and refinement of existing contractual standards, such as force majeure provisions in natural gas contracts, to ensure relevance and fairness.
- Temporary evaluative access to copyrighted materials temporary_evaluative_accessGrants time-limited access to protected content for non-members via secure software (Locklizard), enabling evaluation or regulatory response without compromising copyright.
- Time-limited evaluative access to copyrighted materials temporary_evaluative_accessProvides non-members temporary access to protected materials via secure software (Locklizard) for evaluation or regulatory purposes, balancing accessibility with copyright enforcement.
- User-centered information design user-centered information designReorganizes and reformats procedural information (e.g., calendars) based on subcommittee feedback to enhance clarity and usability for industry participants.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Cybersecurity Initiative
Coordinates cybersecurity standards and practices across electric and gas sectors, collaborating with NERC, FERC, and other regulatory bodies
Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Integration
Develops standards and contracts for integrating distributed energy resources, including storage and DER aggregations, into grid operations
Gas-Electric Coordination
Facilitates coordination between gas and electric sectors to address operational interdependencies and improve system reliability
RMQ (Retail Market Quadrant)
Focuses on retail market standards, including energy services provider interfaces, distributed energy resource integration, and demand response
WEQ (Wholesale Electric Quadrant)
Develops and maintains business practice standards for wholesale electric markets, including OASIS, NERC coordination, and distributed energy resources
WGQ (Wholesale Gas Quadrant)
Develops standards for wholesale natural gas transactions, including contracts for hydrogen and renewable natural gas, and gas-electric coordination
relationships · 13
who they work with
- FERC Government — Engages with FERC on various rulemakings, reports, and correspondence related to business practices and communication protocols for public utilities and natural gas pipelines.
- FERC Government — FERC proposes adoption of NAESB standards supporting gas-electric coordination.
- ISO/RTO Council Partner — Had an inactive Memorandum of Understanding with the ISO/RTO Council.
- LBNL Partner — Works with LBNL on standards development to support market integration of distributed energy resources.
- NERC Government — Corresponded with NERC regarding various energy-related matters.
- NERC Partner — Coordinates with NERC on various agenda items.
- NERC Partner — Engages in a joint development process with NERC.
- NERC Partner — Submitted a Gas-Electric Forum Report to NERC.
- PNNL Partner — Works with PNNL on standards development to support market integration of distributed energy resources.
- Transportation Safety Administration Government — Submitted comments to the Transportation Safety Administration on an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management.
- U.S. Department of Energy Partner — Collaborating to develop a standard distribution services contract
- U.S. Department of Energy Partner — Works with the U.S. Department of Energy to develop standard distribution services contracts.
- WIEB Partner — Presented on WIEB Loop Flow and Congestion Management in the Western Interconnection.