Henrik Nilsson
Western Correspondent
Henrik started his journalism career in Sweden before moving to the U.S. in 2019. Prior to joining RTO Insider, he covered legal affairs and energy policy for various publications, including Energy Policy News and Law360. He holds two bachelor's degrees in Human Rights and Journalism from Lund University, as well as a master's degree in Global Political Economy from Stockholm University. Outside of work, you can find him either watching Netflix with his wife, camping or dodging cars during one of his daily runs through the streets of Los Angeles.

Recent Articles
California Lawmakers to Discuss Amendment Requests to Pathways Bill
TURN is finding some success in getting California state lawmakers to address the group’s concerns about what the Trump administration might do if the state moves forward with plans to hand over control of CAISO’s energy markets to an independent regional organization.
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Oregon House Passes Bill to Shift Energy Costs onto Data Centers
The Oregon House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill that would require data center developers to shoulder a larger share of their own energy costs in an effort to mitigate risk to smaller consumers.
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FERC Approves SPP’s Funding Plans for Markets+
FERC approved SPP’s $150 million funding agreement for Markets+ and the funding mechanisms under which the RTO will finance the implementation phase of the market’s development.
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Calif. Senate Committee Backs Pathways Initiative Bill
A California senate committee voted unanimously in favor of the Pathways bill, bringing the Golden State closer to allowing CAISO to cede oversight of its energy markets to an independent RO.
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Northwest Faces Increased Fire Risk in July, BPA Says
The Northwest faces “above normal significant wildland fire potential” in July 2025, and the Bonneville Power Administration is taking steps to enhance mitigation efforts.
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