Search
March 13, 2026
Henrik Nilsson
Western Correspondent
Henrik started his journalism career in Sweden before moving to the U.S. in 2019. Prior to joining RTO Insider, he covered legal affairs and energy policy for various publications, including Energy Policy News and Law360. He holds two bachelor's degrees in Human Rights and Journalism from Lund University, as well as a master's degree in Global Political Economy from Stockholm University. Outside of work, you can find him either watching Netflix with his wife, camping or dodging cars during one of his daily runs through the streets of Los Angeles.

Recent Articles
BPA Releases Draft Decision Solidifying Markets+ Choice
BPA released its draft proposed decision to join SPP’s Markets+, saying that preparations have advanced to a point where it can “move forward with implementation and propose joining Markets+ in October 2028.”
Read More


Northwest Lawmakers Explore Building Transmission Without BPA’s Help
Oregon and Washington lawmakers are exploring ways to build new transmission independent of the Bonneville Power Administration.
Read More


BPA Job Posting Spurs Questions About Search for New Administrator
The Bonneville Power Administration opened the selection process for the agency’s next administrator via an online job posting, prompting questions about the salary range and the level of input Northwestern lawmakers will have.
Read More


ROWE’s Bylaws Must Ensure Market Data Transparency, States Say
Energy officials in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming called on the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative to ensure states with members in the Regional Organization for Western Energy have full access to data and market information, saying failure to do so risks infringing states’ rights and undermining public confidence.
Read More


NorthWestern Can Sell Power from Former PSE Coal Plant, FERC Says
FERC approved NorthWestern’s acquisition of Puget Sound Energy’s shares in the coal-fired Colstrip power plant and authorized NorthWestern to sell electricity produced by the plant.
Read More


Want more? Advanced Search