CAISO named the head of BPA as its new chief Thursday, a move that could help further the expansion of the Western EIM and increase its regional influence.

The proposed expansion of CAISO’s Western Energy Imbalance Market to a day-ahead market won’t be as voluntary as advertised, some stakeholders are arguing.

FERC accepted settlements with Bonneville Power Administration, FirstLight Power and an unnamed entity for violating NERC reliability standards.

FERC accepted NERC Notices of Penalty against the Bonneville Power Administration, Idaho Power and the Niles Light Department.

FERC approved two CAISO proposals to address concerns that the EIM’s rules constrain hydroelectric operations and undercut the value of resources.

The Bonneville Power Administration signed an implementation agreement with CAISO to begin participating in the Western Energy Imbalance Market in 2022.

Sadness over the recent death of Robert Kahn suffused this year’s NIPPC annual meeting, where speakers remembered and praised the energy veteran.

Avista's [NYSE:AVA] Scott Kinney explained the factors that led to the utility's decision to join CAISO's EIM during the market’s Regional Issues Forum.

West Coast utility regulators held a “wildfire dialogue," bringing together utility and fire science experts to discuss ways to reduce the danger.

BPA dispelled lingering doubts about its intent to join the Western EIM, but will take time to address stakeholders about how the move will affect them.