James B. Robb
James B. Robb is the President and CEO of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), a position he has held since 2013, overseeing electric reliability coordination across the western interconnection of North America. He previously served in executive roles at the Alberta Electric System Operator and has over 30 years of experience in the electric utility industry.
Claims from James B. Robb
James B. Robb“The reliability of the power grid remains extremely high, but, paradoxically, the risks to reliability continue to mount.”Oct 22, 2025
Controversy:Will Risks to Grid Reliability Increase in 2026?
James B. Robb“We’re seeing … an increasing number of small scale events and near misses that continue to reinforce what we can’t call anything but a five-alarm fire when it comes to reliability.”Oct 22, 2025
Controversy:Will Risks to Grid Reliability Increase in 2026?