WIEB is an organization of 11 western states and two western Canadian provinces, created as an Instrumentality of the States in 1970 to support cooperative efforts in the energy field and to enhance the economy of the West. WIEB supports its member states and provinces by exploring current and emerging energy-related trends, opportunities, and challenges and by facilitating member engagement and collaboration on key energy policy issues. WIEB’s member states and provinces include Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Alberta, and British Columbia.