The Bonneville Power Administration is on target to enter the Western EIM in early May after executives made a final determination on its market readiness.

CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market hit a record $739 million in member benefits in 2021, putting its total close to $2 billion since it launched in 2014.

Washington utilities Avista and Tacoma Power will not delay their entry into the Western EIM, despite BPA’s decision to postpone joining by two months.

The Bonneville Power Administration said it will delay its entry into the Western EIM by two months to work out technical and training issues.

Municipal utility Seattle City Light wants the same legislative green light to manufacture hydrogen for fuel as Washington’s PUDs have received.