Resource Planning Advisory Group

RPAG Members


Aliza Seelig — Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee (PNUCC) 

Dan Kirschner — Northwest Gas Association (NWGA) 

Froylan Sifuentes — Western Washington University Institute of Energy Studies 

Quinn Weber — Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission 

John Ollis — Northwest Power and Conservation Council (NWPCC) 

Katie Chamberlain — Renewable Northwest 

Lauren McCloy — NW Energy Coalition (NWEC) 

Megan Larkin — Climate Solutions 

Sommer Moser — Alliance of Western Energy Consumers (AWEC) 

Stefan de Villiers/Dr. Ezra Hausman — Public Counsel Unit of the Washington State Attorney General

Dennis Suarez PSE Equity Advisory Group (EAG)

Donald Williams — From the Light Consulting

Dr. Jaime McGovern — Walmart

Lisa Schwartz — Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

PSE convened a Resource Planning Advisory Group (RPAG) to provide expert technical input to support PSE’s energy resource planning. This group will meet regularly to support the 2027 Integrated System Plan (ISP).


Members of the public are invited to observe RPAG meetings and each meeting will include an opportunity for public comment. Interested parties may also submit written comments prior to or within one week of each meeting. All public comments will be compiled, and a summary of comments will be shared with RPAG members after the comment period ends. Feedback may be submitted via online form, by email at isp@pse.com, or via voicemail at 425-818-2051.


While we are not actively looking for new RPAG members at this time, we encourage you to submit an online application for future consideration as openings occur.

 

Please contact us if you need assistance with the application by emailing isp@pse.com.


RPAG meeting schedule and materials

RPAG meetings are livestreamed and recorded on the PSE ISP YouTube channel. Materials for each meeting will be posted to this website in advance of each meeting.

Upcoming meetings


May 15, 2025
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.


June 24, 2025
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.


July 19, 2025
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.


August 2025
No scheduled meeting


Registration information and how members of the public may participate are posted 2-4 weeks in advance of each meeting. Meeting materials are posted at least 3 business days in advance of each meeting.

April 28, 2025
Resource adequacy methodology and electric modeling for the 2027 ISP 5/15/25 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Puget Sound Energy will host a virtual RPAG meeting on Thursday, May 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PSE will discuss electric modeling for the 2027 Integrated System Plan (ISP), which includes updates on emerging resources, hydroelectric, and geothermal modeling as well as resource alternatives, alternative fuels, and generic resource costs. Additionally, E3 will provide an overview of resource adequacy methodology. Please register in order to participate in this webinar, which will be held via Zoom. You do not need a Zoom account to join. Please contact Emilie Pilchowski at epilchowski@triangleassociates.com if you have questions or trouble registering. Members of the public wishing to watch the meeting without participating may watch a live stream of the meeting on the PSE Integrated System Plan YouTube channel . Members of the public are invited to observe this meeting and provide public comment at the end of the webinar. Interested party feedback on the meeting topics received between May 8 and May 22, 2025 will be included in the meeting feedback report. Feedback may be submitted via online form, by email at isp@pse.com or via voicemail at 425-818-2051. How to join Register on Zoom to participate in the meeting You can also observe the meeting on YouTube
March 18, 2025
Customer strategy for the 2027 ISP 3/25/25 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Puget Sound Energy will host a virtual RPAG meeting on Tuesday, March 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PSE will discuss customer strategy, including conservation, demand response, and solar and storage for the 2027 Integrated System Plan (ISP). Please register in order to participate in this webinar, which will be held via Zoom. You do not need a Zoom account to join. Please contact Emilie Pilchowski at epilchowski@triangleassociates.com if you have questions or trouble registering. Members of the public wishing to watch the meeting without participating may watch a live stream of the meeting on the PSE Integrated System Plan YouTube channel . Members of the public are invited to observe this meeting and provide public comment at the end of the webinar. Interested party feedback on the meeting topics received between March 18 and April 1, 2025 will be included in the meeting feedback report. Feedback may be submitted via online form, by email at isp@pse.com or via voicemail at 425-818-2051. How to join Register on Zoom to participate in the meeting You can also observe the meeting on YouTube Meeting Materials Agenda Presentation Feedback report Meeting summary
By Jack Donahue February 22, 2025
Electric delivery system, regional and local transmission, and finalizing planning scenarios for the 2027 ISP 2/27/25 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Puget Sound Energy will host a virtual RPAG meeting on Thursday, February 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PSE will discuss the electric delivery system, regional and local transmission, and finalizing planning scenarios for the 2027 Integrated System Plan (ISP) Please register in order to participate in this webinar, which will be held via Zoom. You do not need a Zoom account to join. Please contact Emilie Pilchowski at epilchowski@triangleassociates.com if you have questions or trouble registering. Members of the public wishing to watch the meeting without participating may watch a live stream of the meeting on the PSE Integrated System Plan YouTube channel. Members of the public are invited to observe this meeting and provide public comment at the end of the webinar. Interested party feedback on the meeting topics received between Feb. 20 and March 6, 2025 will be included in the meeting feedback report. Feedback may be submitted via online form, by email at isp@pse.com or via voicemail at 425-818-2051. Meeting Materials Agenda Presentation Observe the meeting Meeting Summary Feedback Report
December 12, 2024
Scenarios and sensitivities and updated resource need 12/19/24 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Puget Sound Energy will host a virtual RPAG meeting on Thursday, December 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. PSE will discuss planning scenarios and sensitivities and the updated resource need with RPAG members and provide an update on RPAG member recruitment and the public webinar process. Please register in order to participate in this webinar, which will be held via Zoom. You do not need a Zoom account to join. Please contact Emilie Pilchowski at epilchowski@triangleassociates.com if you have questions or trouble registering. Members of the public wishing to watch the meeting without participating may watch a live stream of the meeting on the PSE Integrated System Plan YouTube channel . Members of the public are invited to observe this meeting and provide public comment at the end of the webinar. Interested party feedback on the meeting topics received between Dec. 12 and Jan. 3, 2024 will be included in the meeting feedback report. Feedback may be submitted via online form, by email at isp@pse.com or via voicemail at 425-818-2051. Meeting Materials Agenda Presentation Meeting summary Feedback report
By Jack Donahue December 3, 2024
PSE is accepting applications for up to four new members for our Resource Planning Advisory Group (RPAG). The application is available now and we are accepting applications through Jan. 8, 2025. Please see the RPAG Charter for additional information on the RPAG purpose and membership. What is the Resource Planning Advisory Group? The Resource Planning Advisory Group or RPAG provides specialized technical feedback in support of PSE’s resource planning processes, with a primary focus on advising the development of the 2027 Integrated System Plan (ISP). RPAG Selection Puget Sound Energy will select up to four new RPAG members, in consultation with independent advisors, through a public application process. We encourage all applicants that meet the requirements below to apply as we seek to expand the RPAG with the best possible mix of experience and expertise. • Applicants must possess relevant education, expertise and/or professional experience in key fields relevant to energy resource planning or utility regulation. • Applicants must possess an organizational affiliation and approval to participate in the RPAG on the organization’s behalf. • Applicants will be expected to attend meetings during the 2027 ISP cycle leading to filing of the 2027 ISP. Apply here To view additional details about RPAG membership or to apply, please see the online RPAG application or request a paper version by emailing isp@pse.com or by leaving a voicemail at (425) 818-2051. The application window is open as of December 3, 2024. Applications are due January 8 by 5 p.m. for priority consideration, and candidates will be notified in February. For questions or help completing this application, please contact PSE at isp@pse.com or call (425) 818-2051.
October 8, 2024
Scenarios and sensitivities 10/29/24 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Puget Sound Energy will host a virtual RPAG meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. PSE will discuss planning scenarios and sensitivities with RPAG members and provide an update on their clean energy interim targets. Please register in order to participate in this webinar, which will be held via Zoom. You do not need a Zoom account to join. Please contact Emilie Pilchowski at epilchowski@triangleassociates.com if you have questions or trouble registering. Members of the public wishing to watch the meeting without participating may watch a live stream of the meeting on the PSE Integrated System Plan YouTube channel . Members of the public are invited to observe this meeting and provide public comment at the end of the webinar. Interested party feedback on the meeting topics received between Oct. 22 and Nov. 5, 2024 will be included in the meeting feedback report. Feedback may be submitted via online form , by email at isp@pse.com or via voicemail at 425-818-2051. Meeting Materials Agenda Presentation Meeting summary Feedback report
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August 30, 2024
2027 Integrated System Plan update 9/12/24 | 10 a.m. – noon Puget Sound Energy will host a virtual RPAG meeting on Thursday, Sept.12 from 10 a.m. to noon. PSE will provide an update on the 2027 Integrated System Plan. Please register in order to participate in this webinar, which will be held via Zoom. You do not need a Zoom account to join. Please contact Emilie Pilchowski at epilchowski@triangleassociates.com if you have questions or trouble registering. Members of the public wishing to watch the meeting without participating may watch a live stream of the meeting on the PSE IRP YouTube channel. Members of the public are invited to observe this meeting and provide public comment at the end of the webinar. Written feedback on the meeting topics received between Sept. 5 and Sept. 26, 2024 will be included in the meeting feedback report. Feedback may be submitted via online form , by email at isp@pse.com , or via voicemail at 425-818-2051. Meeting materials: Presentation Agenda Meeting Summary 2025 IRP feedback Feedback Report
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July 1, 2024
Puget Sound Energy will host a virtual RPAG meeting on Wednesday, July 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PSE will provide an update on the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan and the 2027 Integrated System Plan. Please RSVP in order to participate in this webinar, which will be held via Zoom. Please contact Pauline Mogilevsky at pmogilevsky@triangleassociates.com . if you have questions or trouble registering. Interested parties wishing to view the webinar without participating may watch a live stream of the webinar on the PSE ISP YouTube channel. Members of the public are invited to observe this meeting and provide public comment at the end of this webinar. Meeting materials: Agenda Presentation Meeting summary Feedback report Mural board

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