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February 19, 2026

California Independent System Operator (CAISO)

‘Last Challenging Night’ for CAISO, Governor Hopes
A grueling heat wave that caused rolling blackouts and sparked wildfires across California is expected to abate somewhat starting Thursday.
CAISO Blames Blackouts on Inadequate Resources, CPUC
CAISO said millions of residents could be blacked out this week because it does not have enough power to meet demand during the heat wave.
CAISO: Blackouts May Continue, Calls Emergency Meetings
CAISO declared a Stage 3 emergency, ordering rolling blackouts across the service territories of the state's three big investor-owned utilities.
BPA Poised to Weather COVID Impact
The pandemic is having little impact on BPA's financial health, with FY 2020 net income projected to exceed a worst-case scenario.
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CAISO Names Bonneville Power Administrator as New CEO
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.
CPUC Questions CAISO Day-ahead Capacity Plan
CAISO’s proposal to develop new capacity products through its day-ahead market enhancements initiative may not yield expected benefits, a key skeptic says.
EDAM Design Could Undermine Tx Rights, Critics Say
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.
CAISO Adopts Co-located Resources Plan
The CAISO Board of Governors adopted the first of two proposals intended to allow co-located and hybrid resources to connect to the grid more seamlessly.
ISO, RTO Officials Debate Role of Natural Gas Resources
A discussion on natural gas’ role in a clean-energy grid during NARUC's Summer Policy Summit revealed a divide between ISOs and RTOs.
CAISO Proposal Sets Course for EIM Day-ahead
CAISO issued a proposal outlining the leading edge of its plan to bring day-ahead trading to the Western Energy Imbalance Market.

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