December 26, 2024

Energy Imbalance Market (EIM)

Western Regionalization ‘No-brainer,’ PJM CEO Says
PJM is leaving the door open to developing an organized electric market in the Western Interconnection, despite the downfall of Peak Reliability.
Fort Churchill Generating Station, NVEnergy
EIM OKs ‘Simple’ GHG Compliance Plan
CAISO EIM officials approved a proposal to prevent market participants outside Ca. from skirting the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) compliance obligations.
Troubled Waters for Powerex in EIM
Powerex is navigating a turbulent relationship with EIM rules the company says undercut the value of its hydro power resources.
EIM Entrance Fees Bump CAISO Revenue
CAISO’s first-quarter (Q1) revenues were $1.2 million more than it had budgeted, primarily because of entrance fees it collected for the EIM.
EIM Body Approves Imbalance Conformance Rules
Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) leaders on Tuesday approved rule changes that would allow EIM balancing areas to manually adjust load forecasts during market operations to ensure the grid can support system conditions.
RTOs Take to Catwalk for Western Commissioners
Grid Operators for the three RTOs vying to organize Western electricity markets faced off before an audience of utility regulators in what one state commissioner billed a “beauty pageant.”
CAISO
CAISO Says Changes Will Better Match Forecasting, Demand
CAISO provided details on its plans for major changes to improve the alignment of its day-ahead market with real-time demand.
CAISO
Idaho Power, Powerex Begin Trading in Western EIM
Idaho Power and Powerex began transacting in the EIM, bringing to eight the number of members participating in CAISO’s regional real-time market.
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Overheard at ACORE Renewable Energy Policy Forum
ACORE'S 15th Renewable Energy Policy Forum brought regulators, federal officials, investors and others for discussions in D.C.
CAISO Day-ahead Could be Tailored for West
CAISO's Extended Day-Ahead Market proposal could be done without the political entanglements involved with an RTO, Sarah Edmonds said.

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