North American Transmission Forum,

North American Transmission Forum (NATF) members include investor-owned, state-authorized, municipal, cooperative, U.S. federal, and Canadian provincial utilities. The NATF promotes the highest levels of reliability in the operation of the electric transmission systems. The NATF is built on the principle that the open and candid exchange of information among its members is the key to improving the reliability of the transmission systems in the U.S. and Canada. Members recognize the operation of each member affects the operations of them all. Community. Members recognize the interconnected electrical grid requires active member collaboration. Working together, members represent an especially agile and impactful community that propels higher levels of reliability, security, and resiliency. Confidentiality. Various confidential programs and venues promote open, candid intra-membership dialogue. Member-specific and other sensitive information is rigorously protected, with external sharing of carefully selected information, as needed and through established protocols, to advance NATF impact. Candor. Direct, objective performance feedback is delivered as a membership norm. Candid, constructive peer challenge promotes continuous improvement by highlighting and addressing vulnerabilities, risks, and performance shortfalls. Commitment. Members’ senior leaders demonstrate ongoing commitment to the NATF’s mission of promoting reliability excellence. Leaders reinforce the member engagement and behaviors needed to foster positive change.