This Conceptual Design document describes the work done and progress accomplished during this phase of the Resource Adequacy Program Development Project (RAPDP) the activities anticipated for future stages of the project, and the considerations of the Steering Committee1 in developing the proposed design elements. The proposed design elements are preliminary and subject to change as the detailed design is considered in Phase 2B and feedback is received from internal stakeholders, the stakeholder advisory committee (SAC),2 and other stakeholders in the region.

Work completed in Phase 2A includes:

• Successful collaboration between 18 funding entities to stand up a project organization and committee structure, schedule and scope of the resource adequacy (RA) program, and other management needs;
• Documentation of a conceptual design for the RA program, focused on generation of regional metrics, forward showing obligations, and program requirements;
• Creation of an excel spreadsheet workbook that provided insight into how certain elements common to RA programs across the country could impact a region-specific program3 ; and

COMMENTS RECEIVED