WPTF

The Western Power Trading Forum (WPTF) is a broad-based industry organization of companies that do business and advocate for competitive market rules throughout the Western Interconnection. Our history stems from the efforts of California and neighboring states to restructure electricity markets in the late 1990s - see our "History" tab for more information. Originally formed by competitive suppliers, WPTF has grown to include investor-owned utilities, public utilities, electric service providers, developers of renewable resources, community choice aggregators and others... Perhaps its emphasis on information sharing and providing knowledge in discrete areas of the Western Power business. Member companies can not only advocate with other members of WPTF for market-based solutions but obtain the knowledge of market developments that help their business. Indeed, while WPTF provides an advocacy program for members in forums like CAISO, FERC, state regulatory commissions, state..

Also known as: Western Power Trading Forum