System Analysis Advisory Committee
In person at Council's offices or by webinar. In person attendance is encouraged.
All meetings are recorded and recordings are available on request.
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Agenda:
1:30 – 1:45 Introductions and review agenda
1:45 – 3:00 Challenges in Modeling the Energy Transition: Utility Panel
- Presentations by regional planners:
- James Gall, Avista
- Garrison Marr, Snohomish County Public Utility District
- Tyler Tobin, Puget Sound Energy
- Eric Graessley, Bonneville Power Administration
- Committee discussion
3:00 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 4:15 Council’s Analytical Tools: Proposed Changes
- Review Council’s current modeling ecosystem
- Review perceived analytical gaps for modeling the energy transition
- Discuss proposed modeling solutions for next power plan
4:15 – 4:30 General Discussion and SAAC (adjacent) topics
- Future work timelines
Annual Updates:
- Q4 2023 Fuels Forecast (FAC)
- Q1 2024 Loads (DFAC)
- Q2 2024 Adequacy and Market Study (RAAC and SAAC)
Ongoing Work:
- Hydro Constraint Review and System Flexibility (SAAC and broader group)
- Regional Reserves Discussion (SAAC and broader group)
- Open time for stakeholder questions