FERC again rejected CAISO’s proposal to change the way generators register their capabilities with the ISO, denying a plan that could allow participants to exercise market power.

New Mexico’s PUC vacated an order that had paved the way for the PSC of New Mexico to join CAISO’s Western Energy Imbalance Market by the spring of 2021.

CAISO is exploring ways to exchange more low-carbon electricity with the Pacific Northwest, while WestConnect looks to absorb exports from California during overgeneration.

Policymakers and industry officials gathered for NARUC Winter Policy Summit, where they discussed coal and nuclear power, among other topics.

The federal judge overseeing Pacific Gas and Electric’s bankruptcy case suggested he might prohibit the utility’s electricity suppliers from seeking FERC’s help with disputed contracts.

Pacific Gas and Electric proposed spending up to $2.3 billion on grid hardening, increased line inspections, and vegetation management to prevent wildfires.

FERC approved an agreement between CAISO and the Salt River Project that establishes the rules governing the utility’s participation in the Western EIM.

FERC declined to hear a complaint against the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to clarify when the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act kicks in.

CAISO’s Board of Governors approved a proposal to ensure bidders from outside the ISO deliver electricity as promised or face stringent financial penalties.

Pennsylvania lawmakers must approve nuclear subsidies by May to prevent the retirement of Three Mile Island Unit 1, Exelon CEO Chris Crane said.