ColumbiaGrid is a membership non-profit corporation based in Portland, OR, that specializes in regional grid planning in the Northwest portion of the Western Interconnection. Their mission is to ensure and enhance the reliability of the transmission grid through collaborative and cost-effective long-term planning, as well as analyzing and developing solutions for the improved use or expansion of the grid.
As one of the four U.S. regional transmission planning entities in the Western Interconnection, ColumbiaGrid focuses on identifying potential needs and determining reasonable solutions for the reliable long-term planning and use of interconnected transmission systems. They work in conjunction with regulatory agreements to meet and exceed the requirements set by FERC Order 890 or Order 1000. Additionally, ColumbiaGrid offers non-core services to assist its members in areas related to grid reliability, leveraging their expertise and tools to provide additional value.
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