WESTERN ELECTRICITY COORDINATING COUNCIL
The Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) and eight of its member transmission owners are deploying synchrophasor devices throughout the U.S. portion of the Western Interconnection. The project aims to improve electric system reliability and restoration procedures, and prevent the spread of local outages to neighboring regions. The project also could improve the grid integration of renewable resources. The project involves phasor measurement units (PMU), phasor data concentrators (PDC), communication systems, IT infrastructure and advanced transmission software applications. These systems increase grid operators? visibility of bulk power system conditions in near real-time, enable earlier detection of problems that threaten grid stability or cause outages, and facilitate sharing of information with neighboring control areas. Having access to better system operating information allows WECC staff to improve power system models and analysis tools, thus improving the reliability and operating efficiency of the bulk power system.
The Western Interconnection Synchrophasor Program (WISP) uses advanced wide-area monitoring, visualization and control systems not previously available to transmission owners in the Western Interconnection. These provide a more expansive view of the Western bulk power system and simultaneously reveal dynamic operating conditions. Communications infrastructure includes the design and implementation of a new, high-availability, wide area network that supports phasor data exchange between the transmission owners, and the aggregation of data to the WECC Reliability Coordination Offices. This includes upgrading and deploying new, network infrastructure at the transmission owner level to connect an estimated 250?300 PMUs throughout the U.S. portion of the Western Interconnection.
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| AWARD OVERVIEW |
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
Funding Agency |
Department of Energy |
| Total Award Amount |
$53,890,000 |
Project Location - City |
Salt Lake City |
| Award Date |
04/01/2010 |
Project Location - State |
UT |
| Project Status |
More than 50% Completed |
Project Location - Zip |
84103-1114
|
| Jobs Reported |
27.50 |
Congressional District |
02 |
| Project Location - Country |
US |
|
|
Recipient Information
(Grants)
| Recipient Information (Grants) |
|
Recipient Name
|
WESTERN ELECTRICITY COORDINATING COUNCIL |
| Recipient DUNS Number |
072994791
|
| Recipient Address |
155 N 400 W STE 200 |
| Recipient City |
SALT LAKE CITY |
| Recipient State |
Utah |
| Recipient Zip |
84103-1114 |
| Recipient Congressional District |
02 |
| Recipient Country |
USA |
Required to Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Projects and Jobs Information
| Projects and Jobs Information |
| Project Title |
Smart Grid Investment Grant (EISA 1306) |
| Project Status |
More than 50% Completed |
| Final Project Report Submitted |
No |
| Project Activities Description |
Business Associations |
| Quarterly Activities/Project Description |
Project Management and Reporting:
- Cost extension to March 31, 2014 submitted to DOE and approved
- All parties in the Western Interconnect have now signed the Universal Data Sharing Agreement (UDSA) or waiver
- NV Energy, SRP and Idaho Power projects complete
- Vancouver generator complete
- RFP for control room visualization issued
- Completed an ?early release? webinar with Participant members for WAV, Registry and Event Reporting User Acceptance Test (UAT)
- Developed and released first of six eLearning seminars
- Alstom Grid Applications: Completed PhasorPoint SAT of v6.1, v6.2 and v6.3;
- V&R Energy ? Voltage Stability: SAT completed
- Montana Tech Modal Analysis Software (MAS): Continued negotiations with Alstom Grid, Inc., to provide on-line software maintenance and support
- NASPInet Phasor Gateway Demonstration: Complete
BPA
- Group 1 and 2 complete; Group 3 complete install at Lower Monumental; released final designs for remaining sites; Group 4 contract releases underway for Bell 230 and Taft
- Sharing data with CAISO primary and backup control center over WAN
- Develop protocols for responding to alarms
- Developed plan for restoring communications with NMS terminal servers at initial ten PMU sites.
- Completed configuration of authentication server for PMU network at Dittmer
PG&E
- Received and approved revised PEP and extension
- Updated ESRG regional schematic displays with Angle dial enhancements
- Tested PG&E e-terravision enhancements
- Upgraded PhasorPoint at POC to v6.3-3
- Reviewed voltage instability display and Comtrade data file samples for playback
- Post-event analysis tool integration with TSAT and PhasorPoint Historian
- Developer test of 61850-90-5 output at the PG&E test facility in San Ramon
- Successfully sent data to GE P30 via 61850 from openPDC
PacifiCorp:
- Received and approved revised PEP and extension
SCE:
- Received and approved revised PEP and extension
|
| Jobs Created |
27.50 |
| Description of Jobs Created |
The project encompasses the Western Interconnection (comprising west coast and intermountain states). The project consists of the placement of monitoring equipment at critical nodes throughout the electric grid. The project is a three year build with a further two years of analysis and evaluation. At the end of the three year build phase, the project will be incorporated into the ongoing day to day operations. This project brings considerable effort to bear on the planning, design, engineering, deployment, integration and testing of the monitoring and collection devices. In parallel, there is the development of the software applications to support the system with real time analysis of the grid. Due to the nature of the project, there is a considerable investment in highly trained and skilled staff in the following disciplines:
1. Engineers
2. Analysts
3. Computer-related occupations
4. Business Occupations
5. Other
In total 55 FTEs are involved in the project during the quarter. The federal share is 27.5 FTE which represents an decrease over the previous quarter of 19.4 FTEs. The buildout of the Reliability Centers (RC) are complete, Wide Area Network (WAN) is installed, all software applications have been purchased and turned over to production. All participants are now connected to the WAN and live data is streaming to the Vancouver and Loveland RCs. Major focus on verifying the data received from the PMUs is correct; training participants how to use the platforms and applications; continuing integration of software applications based upon user feedback; GPA demonstration; installing the remaining PMUs. There is an across-the board decline in all job classifications as the project comes to a close.
1. (2.7) Managers;
2. (9.1) Engineers;
3. (10.0) Computer-related occupations;
4. (4.4) Construction, electrical and other trades;
5. (.9) Analysts;
6. (0.3) Business Occupations and admin support;
7. (0.1) Reporting, scheduling etc.
|
Purchaser Information
(Grants)
| Purchaser Information |
| Contracting Office ID |
Not Reported |
| Contracting Office Name |
Not Available |
| Contracting Office Region |
Not Available |
| TAS Major Program |
89-0328 |
| Award Information |
| Award Date |
04/01/2010 |
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Order Number |
|
| Award Type |
Grants |
| Funding Agency ID |
89 |
| Funding Agency Name |
Department of Energy |
| Funding Office Name |
Not Available |
| Awarding Agency ID |
89 |
| Awarding Agency Name |
Department of Energy |
| Amount of Award |
$53,890,000 |
| Funds Invoiced/Received |
$41,413,884 |
| Expenditure Amount |
$45,306,968 |
| Infrastructure Expenditure Amount |
$0 |
| Infrastructure Purpose and Rationale |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Name |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Email |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Phone |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Address |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact City |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact State |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Zip |
Not Reported |
Product or Service Information
(Grants)
| Product or Service Information |
| Primary Activity Code |
813910 |
| Activity Description |
Business Associations |
| Sub-Awards Information |
| Sub-awards to Organizations |
1 |
| Sub-award Amounts to Organizations |
$22,000,000 |
| Sub-Awards to Individuals |
0 |
| Sub-Award Amounts to Individuals |
$0 |
| Number of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award |
0 |
| Amount of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award |
$0 |
| Number of payments to vendors greater than $25,000 |
21 |
| Total Amount of payments to vendors greater than $25,000/award |
$13,478,371 |
| Number of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award |
236 |
| Total Amount of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award |
$246,559 |
Sub-award DE-OE0000364 - PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
| Sub-Award Amount |
$22,000,000 |
| Sub-Award Date |
09/28/2010 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$12,349,537.00 |
| Project Location - City |
San Francisco |
| Project Location - State |
CA |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
94105-1890 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
12 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
006912877
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
77 BEALE ST |
| Sub-Recipient City |
SAN FRANCISCO |
| Sub-Recipient State |
California |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
94105-1814 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
12 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
A. Ann Scholl, C.P.M. - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - A. Ann Scholl, C.P.M.
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
85326-4666 |
| Vendor Name |
A. Ann Scholl, C.P.M. |
| Product and Service Description |
Professional procurement and contract negotiation services |
| Payment Amount |
$336,927 |
Accent Business Services - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Accent Business Services
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
54914-3128 |
| Vendor Name |
Accent Business Services |
| Product and Service Description |
Professional recruiters and staffing agency |
| Payment Amount |
$523,069 |
Alco Holdings LLC - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Alco Holdings LLC
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
034403530 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
98531 |
| Vendor Name |
Alco Holdings LLC |
| Product and Service Description |
Building construction, Vancouver, Wa |
| Payment Amount |
$440,459 |
Areva T&D Inc. - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Areva T&D Inc.
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
145542887 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
98052-2502 |
| Vendor Name |
Areva T&D Inc. |
| Product and Service Description |
Software application |
| Payment Amount |
$904,472 |
Ater Wynne - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Ater Wynne
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
97201-6618 |
| Vendor Name |
Ater Wynne |
| Product and Service Description |
Legal services for contract agreements for cost share participants and subrecipient |
| Payment Amount |
$46,237 |
BNK Construction - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - BNK Construction
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
97207-2562 |
| Vendor Name |
BNK Construction |
| Product and Service Description |
Construction services, Vancouver, Wa |
| Payment Amount |
$112,550 |
Bridge Consulting Group, Inc - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Bridge Consulting Group, Inc
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
843942447 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
01752-1872 |
| Vendor Name |
Bridge Consulting Group, Inc |
| Product and Service Description |
Project management, tarcking and reporting |
| Payment Amount |
$6,097,199 |
Brinkman Construction, Inc - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Brinkman Construction, Inc
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
159186324 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
80528-9627 |
| Vendor Name |
Brinkman Construction, Inc |
| Product and Service Description |
Building construction, Loveland, Co |
| Payment Amount |
$525,401 |
HARRIS CORPORATION - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - HARRIS CORPORATION
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
32919-0001 |
| Vendor Name |
HARRIS CORPORATION |
| Product and Service Description |
Wide Area Network (WAN) installation, equipment and service provider |
| Payment Amount |
$448,466 |
Microsoft - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Microsoft
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
98052-7329 |
| Vendor Name |
Microsoft |
| Product and Service Description |
Software application |
| Payment Amount |
$96,330 |
Montana Tech of The University of Montana - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Montana Tech of The University of Montana
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
071408496 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
59701-8997 |
| Vendor Name |
Montana Tech of The University of Montana |
| Product and Service Description |
Software development for project metrics reporting for synchrophasor network |
| Payment Amount |
$455,963 |
Mountain States Networking Inc - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Mountain States Networking Inc
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
836739490 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
84121-2461 |
| Vendor Name |
Mountain States Networking Inc |
| Product and Service Description |
Equipment - Loveland, Co |
| Payment Amount |
$345,043 |
NetWize Inc - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - NetWize Inc
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
84123-1325 |
| Vendor Name |
NetWize Inc |
| Product and Service Description |
Computer software and hardware |
| Payment Amount |
$1,694,207 |
Nokes Communications - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Nokes Communications
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
97224-3598 |
| Vendor Name |
Nokes Communications |
| Product and Service Description |
Communication services |
| Payment Amount |
$79,748 |
Osisoft Inc - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Osisoft Inc
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
044946382 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
94577-6923 |
| Vendor Name |
Osisoft Inc |
| Product and Service Description |
Software applications |
| Payment Amount |
$286,730 |
Project Team Partners, aka, PTM LLC - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Project Team Partners, aka, PTM LLC
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
93368-4030 |
| Vendor Name |
Project Team Partners, aka, PTM LLC |
| Product and Service Description |
Project Management - Partner Coordination Re WAN Systems and Synchrophaser Placement and Installation |
| Payment Amount |
$150,278 |
Toni King & Associaites - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Toni King & Associaites
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
97214-1141 |
| Vendor Name |
Toni King & Associaites |
| Product and Service Description |
Construction services, Vancouver, Wa |
| Payment Amount |
$37,484 |
Tripwire, Inc. - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - Tripwire, Inc.
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
059136577 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
97204-3243 |
| Vendor Name |
Tripwire, Inc. |
| Product and Service Description |
IT Security and Compliance Platform |
| Payment Amount |
$56,404 |
V&R Energy - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - V&R Energy
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
90049-5402 |
| Vendor Name |
V&R Energy |
| Product and Service Description |
Voltage Stability Software Application Provider |
| Payment Amount |
$253,815 |
VANZANDT ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CONSULTING, INC. - Award Number DE-OE0000364 - VANZANDT ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CONSULTING, INC.
| Award Number |
DE-OE0000364 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
04699-1986 |
| Vendor Name |
VANZANDT ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CONSULTING, INC. |
| Product and Service Description |
Project management, Build and Impact Metrics |
| Payment Amount |
$528,115 |
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| Location Information |
| Latitude, Longitude |
40º 46' 22",
-111º 54' 9" |
| Congressional District |
02 |
| Address 1 |
155 N 400 W, Ste 200 |
| Address 2 |
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| City |
Salt Lake City |
| County |
Salt Lake |
| State |
UT |
| Zip |
84103-1114 |
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