December 26, 2024

Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM)

New Western EIM Participants on Track to Join Market in October
Arizona Public Service and Puget Sound Energy have met the milestones to participate in the CAISO-run Western EIM and will begin trading in the market on Oct. 1.
EIM Governing Body Convenes First Meeting, Selects Leadership
The newly established Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) governing body kicked off its first meeting last week by electing its leadership.
Berkshire Affiliates Refund $95K After Market-Based Rate Ruling
Berkshire Hathaway Energy affiliates NV Energy and PacifiCorp refunded nearly $95K to customers after FERC revoked their market-based rate authority.
CAISO Charts Course for External Resource Participation in EIM
CAISO last week began work on a plan to extend external resource participation in the western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM).
Arizona Public Service, Puget Sound Energy Enter EIM Testing Phase
Arizona Public Service and Puget Sound Energy have moved a step closer to linking up with CAISO’s Energy Imbalance Market (EIM).
Fort Churchill Generating Station, NVEnergy
CAISO, ARB to Address Imbalance Market Carbon Leakage
CAISO provided stakeholders an update on its efforts to address Air Resources Board (ARB) concerns that the EIM is not properly accounting for the impact of emissions.
EIM Report Shows Continued Growth in CAISO Exports
The western Energy Imbalance Market continued to boost demand for California’s surplus renewable generation last quarter.
Revised Western RTO Governance Plan Highlights State Authority
CAISO released a revised set of principles for governing a Western RTO in a bid to convince skeptics that an expanded ISO will be amenable to the entire region.
Utah Bill Would Require Legislative OK for PacifiCorp RTO Membership
Utah lawmakers plan to draft a bill requiring PacifiCorp to gain legislative approval before joining an RTO based on an expanded CAISO.
Study Touts Benefits of CAISO Expansion
A study suggests CAISO’s expansion into a multistate RTO could save Western ratepayers billions while helping meet emission-reduction goals.

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