CAISO/WEIM

The California Independent System Operator serves about 80% of California's electricity demand, including the service areas of the state's three investor-owned utilities. It also operates the Western Energy Imbalance Market, an interstate real-time market covering territory that accounts for 80% of the load in the Western Interconnection.
California PUC Devoting $1.2B to Self-generation
The California PUC approved $830 million in incentives for self-generation with the goal of benefiting disadvantaged customers who live in fire-prone areas.
FEMA Wants $4 Billion from PG&E in Bankruptcy
FEMA's claims that Pacific Gas and Electric owes it more than $3.9 billion have thrown the utility’s Chapter 11 case into disarray.
CAISO Announces Leadership Changes
The retirement this month of two key leaders at CAISO has created new and expanded roles for others in the ISO’s executive wing.
Newsom Budget Reiterates PG&E Takeover Threat
Gov. Gavin Newsom released an outline of his proposed 2020-2021 budget that included language reiterating his threat to take over Pacific Gas and Electric.
Tri-State to Retire 2 Coal Plants, Mine
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association said it will shut down 1,111 MW of coal-fired generation and an associated coal mine.
West Coast Pushes for Building Electrification
The electrification of buildings is receiving increased attention in 2020, as several cities consider banning using natural gas for heating and cooking.
FERC: NorthernGrid Merger Needs More Work
FERC ruled that the proposed merger of ColumbiaGrid and Northern Tier Transmission Group into NorthernGrid fell short of the requirements of Order 1000.
PG&E Turmoil Will Occupy West Again in 2020
PG&E's bankruptcy looks likely to continue through the first half of 2020, while CAISO seeks to expand its EIM and meet reliability requirements.
Western Order 845 Filings Need Fixes, FERC Says
Four Western utilities generally complied with FERC Order 845 but had shortcomings in several common areas, the commission found.
CAISO’s 2020 Vision Anticipates Big Change
CAISO will have its work cut out in 2020, with a dozen major policy initiatives moving forward as well as heading off predicted electricity shortfalls.

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