Inside CAISO: OMS, upgrades and two-way chatter The California Independent System Operator Corp. (CAISO) provides open and non-discriminatory access to one of the largest power grids in the world. The network of high-voltage transmission power lines is supported by a competitive energy market and comprehensive grid planning. Partnering with about a hundred clients, the nonprofit … Continue reading Inside CAISO: OMS, upgrades and two-way chatter →

California’s Climate Goals: Realistic Or Just Wishful Thinking? California is not participating in the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) – at least not independently – but that won’t stop the state from setting an example. On April 29, California Governor Jerry Brown issued an executive order to establish a statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) … Continue reading California’s Climate Goals: Realistic Or Just Wishful Thinking? →

California summer hydroelectric supply will be replaced by other sources Utilities across the country are looking at their summer electricity supplies, and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is dealing with an especially trying summer because of California’s drought. But according to CAISO’s report, “2015 Summer Loads and Resources Assessment,” electricity supplies will be constant … Continue reading California summer #hydroelectric supply will be replaced by other sources →