Related Organizations
The National Wind Technology Center Systems Integration group often collaborates with the organizations listed below on wind-related integration issues and policies. View the links to get details about these organizations and their important roles in bringing more wind resources onto the national electrical grid.
American Wind Energy Association 
The American Wind Energy Association is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry.
Bonneville Power Administration
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Energy. BPA serves the Pacific Northwest.
Midwest ISO
The Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator is an essential link in the safe, cost-effective delivery of electric power across much of North America.
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
The mission of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners is to serve the public interest by improving the quality and effectiveness of public utility regulation.
National Wind Coordinating Collaborative
A U.S. consensus-based collaborative formed in 1994, the National Wind Coordinating Collaborative identifies issues that affect the use of wind power, establishes dialogue among key stakeholders, and catalyzes appropriate activities to support the development of environmentally, economically, and politically sustainable commercial markets for wind power.
Public Renewables Partnership
The Public Renewables Partnership is an initiative dedicated to enabling public organizations, co-operatives, and Tribal utility authorities to effectively integrate renewable energy into their power portfolios and business strategies.
Utility Wind Integration Group
The mission of the Utility Wind Integration Group is to accelerate the appropriate integration of wind power into the electric system through the coordinated efforts and actions of its members, in collaboration with wind industry stakeholders, including federal agencies, trade associations, and industry research organizations. Membership is open to utilities and other entities that have an interest in wind generation.
Western Area Power Administration
Western Area Power Administration markets and delivers hydroelectric power and related services within a 15-state region of the central and western United States.
Western Governors' Association
The Western Governors' Association addresses important policy and governance issues in the West, advances the role of the Western states in the federal system, and strengthens the social and economic fabric of the region.
Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System
The Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System (WREGIS) is an independent, renewable energy database for the region covered by the Western Interconnection. WREGIS creates renewable energy certificates (WREGIS certificates) for verifiable renewable generation from units that register in the database.
Wind Power Monthly
Windpower Monthly is the leading news magazine of the international wind energy business, publishing non-stop since 1985.
