California Independent System Operator (CAISO)

PacifiCorp IRP Sees More Renewables, Less Coal
PacifiCorp has released a 20-year plan that commits to increased investment in renewable resources and energy efficiency while reducing reliance on coal.
CAISO to Create New TAC Area for Water District
CAISO is seeking to create a new transmission access charge area for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
New Campaign Urges Renewed Effort to Expand CAISO
A coalition of environmental, renewable energy and business groups called on California officials to reignite CAISO’s effort to expand its operations.
CAISO, BPA Ink Agreement to Ease Northwest EIM Transfers
CAISO has signed a transmission agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration designed to facilitate Energy Imbalance Market transfers.
Calif. Bill Would Introduce ‘Clean Peak Energy Standard’
A California bill introduced in the State Assembly would require utilities to meet increased demand with clean peak resources.
CAISO Sees Ups and Downs in Q4 Real-time Prices
The CAISO real-time market experienced an uptick in volatility during Q4 of 2016, as five-minute prices spiked to well above day-ahead and 15-minute levels.
CAISO to File ‘Expedited’ Black Start Plan in May
CAISO staff expect to submit a proposed black start procurement proposal to the Board of Governors in May, officials said.
CAISO RMRs Win Board OK, Stakeholders Critical
The CAISO Board of Governors approved an ISO request to designate two Calpine natural gas-fired plants as reliability-must-run (RMR) despite criticism.
Changes to Put CAISO Market Monitor Under Full Board Oversight
The CAISO Board of Governors approved a measure investing the board with complete oversight authority over the grid operator’s internal Market Monitor.
Board Approves CAISO Small TO Generator Interconnection Plan
The CAISO Board approved a generator interconnection plan designed to prevent smaller transmission owners from footing the costs for network upgrades.

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