When it comes to choosing between Western day-ahead market offerings, who else is participating in the market is a key consideration, a representative of a New Mexico utility said.

While some stakeholders are ‘charmed’ by SPP’s market initiative effort, others urge need for deeper tie to CAISO.

A net zero bill unveiled by New Mexico lawmakers has already stumbled, failing to advance out of a Senate committee.

A key California lawmaker introduced a bill to allow CAISO to become a Western RTO by expanding its governance to include representatives from other states.

The California State Legislature passed a resolution requesting that CAISO report on efforts to create an RTO in the West and its potential benefits.

Arizona regulators have rejected Salt River Project’s proposed expansion of the Coolidge Generating Station, a gas-fired power plant in Pinal County.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed on to a multistate agreement to work toward a goal of 100% sales of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks by 2050.

The Rocky Mountain chapter of the Energy Bar Association hosted a panel to discuss the intricacies of creating an organized market in the West.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the membership of a panel that will advise the governor and legislature on potentially bringing the state into an RTO.