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February 15, 2026

California

CAISO Updates Board Selection Policy
The CAISO Board of Governors approved changes to the ISO’s criteria for recommending new board members to California’s governor.
CPUC Proposes Adding 11.5 GW of New Resources
The CPUC proposed requiring electric providers to procure 11.5 GW of new resources between 2023 and 2026 to meet the state’s reliability needs.
‘Lithium Valley’ Could Accelerate California EV Sector Growth
California’s job growth in electric transportation is accelerating, a trend that could be further fueled by extraction of lithium from the Salton Sea.
Western Drought Increases Wildfire Risks
Utility wildfire experts told WECC that another expected year of hot, dry weather will increase the danger of major fires in the West.
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CAISO Launches 20-year Transmission Planning Process
CAISO kicked off an extended 20-year transmission planning process to support the state’s clean energy goals.
CREPC-WIRAB Takes Stock of Western Resource Adequacy
Western states must work more closely to prevent capacity shortfalls and the type of energy crisis that roiled the region 20 years ago.
Challenges Loom for Decarbonizing Concrete
California’s cement industry is committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2045, but a recent report shows that the process won’t be easy.
Calif. Bills Seek to Decarbonize Concrete
A California lawmaker has proposed a bill that calls for carbon neutrality in the state’s cement and concrete industry by 2045.
Wildfire Liability, Criminal Charges Cloud PG&E Outlook
PG&E faces criminal charges and wildfire liabilities not included in last year’s bankruptcy settlement, company officials said in an earnings call.
Wash. Cap-and-trade, LCFS Tied to Transportation Package
Washington’s climate change bills will not go into effect until the legislature passes a transportation budget. No one is quite sure when that will be.

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