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December 5, 2025

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Pathways’ ROWE Could Offer Western RA Program, PGE Says
The West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative could lead the charge on developing an alternative to the Western Resource Adequacy Program that would integrate with CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market, according to co-Chair Pam Sporborg.
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Oregon PUC Votes to Waive RA Penalties for Independent Suppliers
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.
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WRAP Wins Commitments from 16 Entities

Sixteen entities have committed to participating in the Western Resource Adequacy Program’s first financially “binding” season covering winter 2027/28, the Western Power Pool said.

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PacifiCorp Next to Leave WRAP After Raising Concerns
PacifiCorp joins other utilities leaving the Western Power Pool’s Western Resource Adequacy Program just before the deadline to commit to the program’s first binding phase.
Portland General Electric
PGE to Explore Alternatives After Withdrawing from WRAP
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.
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4 Entities Join NV Energy in Exiting WRAP, While Idaho Power Commits

Calpine, Eugene Water & Electric Board, PGE and PNM joined NV Energy in leaving the Western Resource Adequacy Program, while Idaho Power signaled its continued commitment.

CAISO
‘Aggressive’ EDAM Schedule ‘Going Smoothly’ for PacifiCorp, PGE

PacifiCorp and Portland General Electric remain on track to join CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market on their planned entry dates, although the schedule remains “very tight and very aggressive."

CAISO
Pathways Co-chair Maps out ‘Enhanced’ Stakeholder Process for Western Markets
The West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative’s Launch Committee Co-Chair Pam Sporborg said the stakeholder process of the new regional organization that will oversee CAISO’s energy markets is an evolution of the ISO’s Regional Issues Forum.
CAISO
EDAM Participants Exploring Potential New Western RA Program
NV Energy said it is discussing a potential new resource adequacy program with other participants in CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market.
Electrify America
GridFast Tool Gives Insight on Future EV Charging Loads
The Electric Power Research Institute has launched a tool called GridFast that will give utilities a jump start on planning for new EV charging loads.

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