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CAISO to FERC: Energy Imbalance Market problems found, reforms coming

CAISO to FERC: Energy Imbalance Market problems found, reforms coming In a filing with federal regulators last week, California’s grid operator described price spikes in its energy imbalance market as “excursions and infeasibilities,” but also said that it had discovered the cause: the system’s inability to recognize capacity held in reserve by PacifiCorp. California ISO … Continue reading CAISO to FERC: Energy Imbalance Market problems found, reforms coming →

FERC to investigate CAISO energy imbalance market over price spikes

FERC to investigate CAISO energy imbalance market over price spikes Utility Dive reported recently on the successes of the California Energy Imbalance Market’s first few months in operation, but now FERC is looking at the market for what it says is enhanced price volitility. California’s grid operator requested FERC extend for a year a waiver … Continue reading FERC to investigate CAISO energy imbalance market over price spikes →

Puget Sound Energy to join Calif. power market in October 2016

Puget Sound Energy to join Calif. power market in October 2016 (Reuters) – Puget Sound Energy [PSPLP.UL] will join the California power market in October 2016, the Bellevue, Washington- based company and the California Independent System Operator (ISO) announced on Thursday. California ISO, which operates the power grid in California and parts of Nevada, said … Continue reading Puget Sound Energy to join Calif. power market in October 2016 →

How the West’s new Energy Imbalance Market is building a smarter energy system

How the West’s new Energy Imbalance Market is building a smarter energy system One of the great speculations about the Western grid has been tested and proved true. A new report shows the just-initiated energy imbalance market (EIM) linking the California grid and the seven state Pacificorp system saved almost $6 million in its first … Continue reading How the West’s new Energy Imbalance Market is building a smarter energy system →