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March 17, 2026

CAISO/WEIM

The California Independent System Operator serves about 80% of California's electricity demand, including the service areas of the state's three investor-owned utilities. It also operates the Western Energy Imbalance Market, an interstate real-time market covering territory that accounts for 80% of the load in the Western Interconnection.
PG&E Tries to Put Bankruptcy Plan in Layman’s Terms
PG&E's bankruptcy could reach another milestone as the utility tries to explain its Chapter 11 reorganization proposal to fire victims and other parties.
Newsom Reappoints 2 CAISO Governors
Gov. Gavin Newsom reappointed Ashutosh Bhagwat and Angelina Galiteva to their fourth three-year terms on the CAISO Board of Governors.
Ex-CPUC Head Counsels Fresh Look at Energy Future
The former president of the California PUC told energy lawyers assumptions about the future of renewable energy and electrification must be re-examined.
Western RTOs ‘Imperative,’ Says Retiring CAISO CEO
In an interview with RTO Insider at CAISO’s headquarters, outgoing CEO Steve Berberich talked about Western regionalization and his impending retirement.
Challenge to CAISO Load Conformance Denied
CAISO’s load conformance practices do not inappropriately deny generators shortage pricing, FERC said in response to a challenge by NRG.
Calif. Energy Commission Relaxes Rooftop Mandate
The California Energy Commission allowed the Sacramento Municipal Utility District to sell solar power as an alternative to solar panels on new homes.
CAISO, NYISO, Companies Win Partial OK on Order 845
FERC largely approved the Order 845 compliance filings for CAISO, NYISO and a handful of utilities, though none of the entities received perfect marks.
Study Gauges Reliability Benefits of EIM Day-ahead
Preliminary findings from a WECC study indicate inclusion of day-ahead trading in the EIM will yield reliability benefits that outweigh any expected risks.
CAISO CEO Steve Berberich Retiring
CAISO announced that its president and CEO, Steve Berberich, intends to retire by early summer.
CPUC President Wants More Control over PG&E
California PUC President Marybel Batjer receivership may be necessary if PG&E can’t provide safe service once it exits bankruptcy.

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