March 11, 2025

Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM)

New Mexico Moves Toward Clean Energy, EIM Participation
New Mexico’s largest utility is still hoping to join the Western EIM, with the move taking on added significance requiring 100% carbon-free electricity.
State Regulators to Re-examine PNM’s EIM Membership
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.
Overheard at the NARUC Winter Policy Summit
Policymakers and industry officials gathered for NARUC Winter Policy Summit, where they discussed coal and nuclear power, among other topics.
FERC OKs Salt River Project Agreement to Join EIM
FERC approved an agreement between CAISO and the Salt River Project that establishes the rules governing the utility’s participation in the Western EIM.
Western EIM Looks to Expand its Authority
The Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) Governing Body heard proposals regarding its existing real-time market and an expanded day-ahead market.
CAISO
RC Transition, California Wildfires Will Occupy 2019
CAISO will tackle its new role as reliability coordinator in 2019, and California lawmakers will struggle with preventing wildfires sparked by power lines.
PNM
New Mexico Regulators Say PNM Can Join EIM
New Mexico regulators gave PNM permission to join the Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), clearing the way for participation in April 2021.
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BPA Stays on Track to Join Western EIM
The Bonneville Power Administration continued its series of discussions with stakeholders about joining CAISO’s Western Energy Imbalance Market.
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CAISO Rev Requirement Shrinks, Despite RC Role
CAISO’s 2019 revenue requirement will be less than this year’s, despite hiring and costs associated with its planned new role as reliability coordinator for most of the West.
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Western States to Tackle Wildfires, Renewables, EIM Told
California legislators will struggle with wildfire liability, while lawmakers in Washington and Nevada could debate clean energy.

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