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March 19, 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
PG&E Stock Plunges, Credit Downgraded to ‘Junk’ Status
PG&E’s stock price sank lower Monday and Tuesday, dropping by more than 30% due to fears the company could go bankrupt or be broken up by the state.
California National Guard
PG&E’s Troubles Mount After Camp Fire
After the deadliest wildfire in California history, PG&E is facing intense scrutiny from lawmakers, regulators and a federal judge.
CAISO
RC Transition, California Wildfires Will Occupy 2019
CAISO will tackle its new role as reliability coordinator in 2019, and California lawmakers will struggle with preventing wildfires sparked by power lines.
FERC Denies Oakland Complaint Against PG&E
FERC denied a complaint by the city of Oakland against PG&E for charging retail instead of wholesale power and transmission rates at the Port of Oakland.
PNM
New Mexico Regulators Say PNM Can Join EIM
New Mexico regulators gave PNM permission to join the Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), clearing the way for participation in April 2021.
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BPA Stays on Track to Join Western EIM
The Bonneville Power Administration continued its series of discussions with stakeholders about joining CAISO’s Western Energy Imbalance Market.
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PG&E Grapples with Line Safety After Camp Fire
PG&E reported additional problems with its transmission lines prior to the Camp Fire and asked state regulators to approve a more than $1 billion rate hike.
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CAISO Rev Requirement Shrinks, Despite RC Role
CAISO’s 2019 revenue requirement will be less than this year’s, despite hiring and costs associated with its planned new role as reliability coordinator for most of the West.
Calif. Regulators to Scrutinize De-energization
The California Public Utilities Commission voted to examine its rules allowing utilities to de-energize power lines in cases of wildfire conditions.
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CAISO Q4 CRR Revenues Falling Short After Summer Surplus
CAISO’s efforts to rein in congestion revenue rights insufficiencies seemed to show progress, but fell short in the last months of 2018.

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