October 6, 2024

Arizona Public Service (APS)

NREL
Western States Play Catch-up on Community Solar
Several Western states pursue initiatives that could support the Biden administration's goal of expanding community solar capacity to 20 GW by 2025.
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BPA, Tucson Electric Power Enter Western EIM
The Western EIM took on BPA and Tucson Electric Power as new participants, marking the market’s largest single expansion since its founding.
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In Passing Bill to Kill Competition, Arizona Lawmakers Rekindle Idea
The Arizona legislature passed a bill that would close the door to electric retail competition, but lawmakers said the conversation on deregulation isn't over.
NERC
FERC Approves $132K Penalty Against APS
FERC approved two settlements between WECC and APS and WECC and WAPA, as well as one between SERC and TVA, for violating NERC standards.
CAISO
CAISO Reports High Energy Prices in Q4
A CAISO market report says high natural gas prices drove a 50% run-up in electricity costs in Q4 2021, hitting the Western Energy Imbalance Market as well.
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FERC Upholds CAISO Wheel-through Rules
FERC upheld its finding that CAISO’s temporary wheel-through restrictions do not violate open-access principles and approved a two-year extension of them.
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Retail Anti-competition Bill Hits Snag in Arizona
A bill that would close the door to electric retail competition in Arizona has hit a snag in the state legislature.
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Just Transition: More than ‘Checking the Box’
At least five states passed laws requiring regulators to consider equity in decision-making in 2021. But some groups still feel invisible.
E3
Arizona Regulators Approve Transportation Electrification Plan
The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a statewide transportation electrification plan developed by utilities and intended to accelerate EV adoption.
Implementation Underway for NWPP’s Western RA Market
NWPP took its first steps implementing its Western Resource Adequacy Program, allowing participants to submit resource data for a “nonbinding” phase.

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