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November 9, 2025

Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP)

New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority
WRAP Day-Ahead Market Task Force Looks to Future After Commitments, Withdrawals
The Western Resource Adequacy Program Day-Ahead Market Task Force held its first meeting after the program’s binding decision deadline, with members exploring how the new participant footprint will impact transmission connectivity and other issues.
Seattle City Light
WRAP Wins Commitments from 16 Entities

Sixteen entities have committed to participating in the Western Resource Adequacy Program’s first financially “binding” season covering winter 2027/28, the Western Power Pool said.

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PacifiCorp Next to Leave WRAP After Raising Concerns
PacifiCorp joins other utilities leaving the Western Power Pool’s Western Resource Adequacy Program just before the deadline to commit to the program’s first binding phase.
Portland General Electric
PGE to Explore Alternatives After Withdrawing from WRAP
PGE is exploring an alternative to the Western Power Pool’s Western Resource Adequacy Program that better suits its upcoming participation in CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market, the utility told Oregon regulators.
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4 Entities Join NV Energy in Exiting WRAP, While Idaho Power Commits

Calpine, Eugene Water & Electric Board, PGE and PNM joined NV Energy in leaving the Western Resource Adequacy Program, while Idaho Power signaled its continued commitment.

CAISO
EDAM Participants Exploring Potential New Western RA Program
NV Energy said it is discussing a potential new resource adequacy program with other participants in CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market.
Western Power Pool
WPP Board Declines to Delay WRAP ‘Binding’ Phase Commitment Deadline
The Western Power Pool’s Board of Directors denied PacifiCorp’s request to postpone the deadline by which Western Resource Adequacy Program participants must commit to the first “binding” phase of the program.
Moonwater Capital
NV Energy to Withdraw from WRAP
NV Energy notified the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada that it plans to leave the Western Power Pool’s Western Resource Adequacy Program, citing five critical issues with the program’s design.
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PacifiCorp Asks WPP to Delay WRAP ‘Binding’ Phase Commitment Date
PacifiCorp asked the WPP’s Board of Directors to allow WRAP participants to defer their decision to commit to the program’s binding phase by at least one year.
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WRAP ‘Binding’ Phase Set for Winter 2027/28 After Utilities Affirm Commitment
The Western Power Pool’s WRAP secured enough participants for the program to enter the first binding phase after 11 utilities reaffirmed their commitment.

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