Policy initiatives and stakeholder process
Stakeholder input is key to shaping market designs and policies. Our stakeholder process is grounded in inclusivity, transparency and trust. We are committed to providing ample opportunity for stakeholder input into ongoing policy initiatives to develop enhancements to the Western Energy Imbalance Market and Extended Day-Ahead Market. We look forward to your engagement.
Current initiatives
To view the 2026 process timeline and policy initiative catalog, visit the 2026 market policy catalog and roadmap webpage.
For an overarching view of where each initiative is in the development process, view the Policy Initiatives Timeline (updated weekly).
Using links in the table below, users can track policy development milestones, phases, meeting dates, document postings, comments and submission deadlines, and filings and implementation dates for each initiative.
Initiate
Prioritize objectives and initiatives to develop roadmap
Scope
Define opportunities and scope to reflect diverse goals and objectives
Develop
Stakeholders collaborate to develop solutions and final proposal
Decide
Obtain governance approvals and submit FERC filing as required
Implement
Complete customer readiness, market simulation and go-live
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WEM GB Primary Authority Initiative has at least one element that appears to fall within the primary authority of the Board of Governors and the WEM Governing Body.
Joint Authority: Initiative has at least one element that appears to fall within the joint authority of the Board of Governors and the WEM Governing Body. Please note: The Joint Authority classification was retired effective July 2025.
WEM Advisory: Initiative has at least one element that appears to fall within an advisory role of the WEM Governing Body and the WEM Governing Body does not appear to have primary authority with respect to any part of the initiative.
CAISO Board only: WEM Governing Body does not appear to have any decisional authority for the proposed policy or tariff amendments.