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.
Federal Judge to Review PG&E’s Wildfire Plan
California’s investor-owned utilities submitted enhanced wildfire mitigation plans to the PUC, and PG&E's will be reviewed by a federal judge.
Ratepayer Advocates Request Part in PG&E Bankruptcy
The Utility Reform Network sent a letter to federal trustees requesting the Bankruptcy Court appoint a committee of ratepayers to represent PG&E customers.
SCE’s $1 Billion Shortfall Perturbs State Regulators
The California PUC is considering whether to fine Southern California Edison for its failure to report a nearly $1 billion shortfall in revenues last year.
Judge Postpones Strict Probation Conditions for PG&E
A judge delayed his decision to impose new probation conditions on Pacific Gas and Electric in its criminal case for the 2010 San Bruno gas line explosion.
Make PG&E a Public Utility, Protesters Tell PUC
Protesters at the California PUC meeting urged the commissioners to turn PG&E into a publicly owned utility as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Lawmakers Grill CPUC President on PG&E, Fires
California PUC President Michael Picker told lawmakers the commission isn’t the best public entity to address the “enormity” of the recent wildfire crisis.
Bankruptcy Only ‘Viable’ Option for PG&E, Lawyer says
A lawyer for PG&E said the utility did file for bankruptcy to ensure it is able to compensate the victims of wildfires that ravaged Northern California.
PG&E Wants to Undo Contracts, Revamp Biz in Bankruptcy
PG&E confirmed they hope to rescind costly power purchase agreements and reform its obsolescent business model during bankruptcy.
FERC Claims Authority over PG&E Contracts in Bankruptcy
FERC said it shares authority with the federal court over any power purchase agreements Pacific Gas and Electric seeks to modify as part of its bankruptcy.
PG&E Files for Bankruptcy
PG&E Corp. and its primary operating unit, Pacific Gas and Electric, filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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