Citing developments within WPP’s Western Resource Adequacy Program, the Oregon Public Utilities Commission waived penalties for independent power suppliers participating in the state’s alternative RA program.

PGE is exploring an alternative to the Western Power Pool’s Western Resource Adequacy Program that better suits its upcoming participation in CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market, the utility told Oregon regulators.

The Bonneville Power Administration has entered a five-year power purchase agreement to buy wave energy from a test facility managed by Oregon State University, the agency said in an announcement.

Six Western U.S. senators came out in support of the California legislation needed to transform CAISO’s market into an independent regional energy market, saying in a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom the bill promises "improved grid reliability and significant energy cost savings.”

The Oregon Department of Energy’s new draft energy strategy points to the importance of new transmission development and expanding electricity markets for meeting the state's energy goals.

Portland General Electric’s need for new resources by 2030 has grown by 16%, largely because of a decreased capacity contribution from batteries, particularly in winter.

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved wildfire mitigation plans proposed by the state’s three investor-owned utilities and supported staff recommendations the commission said the utilities should implement.