CAISO RSS Feed

Under CAISO proposal, distributed resources could bid into CA energy markets next year

Under CAISO proposal, distributed resources could bid into CA energy markets next year California is one of a handful of states — New York and Texas make the list as well — working to quickly integrate distributed energy resource providers (DERPs) into energy markets. But the state is further along than its counterparts, and has … Continue reading Under CAISO proposal, distributed resources could bid into CA energy markets next year

Broad Coalition Submits Proposal to Deploy Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in San Diego

Broad Coalition Submits Proposal to Deploy Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in San Diego A diverse set of public interest groups, automakers, labor unions, electric vehicle (EV) charging companies, and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) submitted a proposed settlement this week to the California Public Utilities Commission to accelerate the deployment of smart electric vehicle … Continue reading Broad Coalition Submits Proposal to Deploy Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in San Diego

San Diego Gas and Electric urges #CPUC to consider rate structure changes #SDGE

San Diego Gas and Electric urges CPUC to consider rate structure changes San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), along with many other California utilities, are at the forefront of renewable energy generation — and SDG&E is asking the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to trust them when it comes to utility rates. Jeff Martin, chief … Continue reading San Diego Gas and Electric urges #CPUC to consider rate structure changes #SDGE

FERC Approves #NV_Energy Request to Join California Energy Imbalance Market #EIM

FERC Approves NV Energy Request to Join California Energy Imbalance Market On May 14, 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued an order addressing NV Energy’s proposed tariff changes for joining the California Independent System Operator (“CAISO”) Energy Imbalance Market (“EIM”) in Docket No. ER15-1196 (the “Order”). In its order, FERC conditionally accepted NV … Continue reading FERC Approves #NV_Energy Request to Join California Energy Imbalance Market #EIM

Nearly Half of Western U.S. Power Plants Vulnerable to Climate Change

Nearly Half of Western U.S. Power Plants Vulnerable to Climate Change The desert Southwest will be the hardest hit. The effects of climate change could hamper electric generating capacity in the Western U.S. during peak summertime energy use by about 3 percent on average, and up to nearly 9 percent if there is ongoing drought. … Continue reading Nearly Half of Western U.S. Power Plants Vulnerable to Climate Change

California Dreaming: 5,000MW of Applications for 74MW of Energy Storage at #PG&E

California Dreaming: 5,000MW of Applications for 74MW of Energy Storage at PG&E A massive number of bids are submitted in a utility procurement assessing the value of energy storage. California’s 1.3-gigawatt energy storage mandate is bringing a lot of would-be grid battery project developers out of the woodwork. But there won’t be nearly enough room … Continue reading California Dreaming: 5,000MW of Applications for 74MW of Energy Storage at #PG&E