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CRSP MC Transmission Function Job Descriptions

Transmission System Planning Manager

  • Reports to the CRSP MC Manager
  • Directs and participates in seasonal transmission analysis and operating guidelines
  • Manages and participates in long and short-term transmission system planning
  • Directs and participates in the determination of available transfer capability
  • Directs and participates in matters relating to Western’s Tariff, and developing and revising interconnection agreements, operating agreements, joint ownership agreements, facility agreements and regulatory filings
  • Participates in acquiring capacity and energy necessary to support contract commitments to provide ancillary services associated with transmission service sales
  • Oversees and directs processing of requests for and approving or denying transmission service agreements and implementing related rates and charges and discounts under Western’s Tariff
  • Oversees ancillary services sales associated with providing transmission service
  • Represents the CRSP MC at regional transmission system planning forums.