California ISO Approves Updated Procedures for Large Load Connections The California ISO Board of Governors has formally approved new procedures designed to facilitate the rapid and dependable connection of substantial electrical loads to the grid, the ISO announced on October 28. The proposal will now be submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by the

Bonneville Power Administration may shift participation from the Southwest Power Pool’s Markets+ to the Extended Day-Ahead Market managed by the California Independent System Operator. This potential change was outlined in a September 3, 2026 letter from BPA Administrator Travis Kavulla. Kavulla stated he is reevaluating BPA's Markets+ membership with fresh perspective, based on market rule

As spring gives way to summer, many parts of the U.S. are already feeling the heat.

The day-by-day 62% decline in fossil gas between 2023 and 2026 on the @CaliforniaISO grid.

The California Independent System Operator’s Western Energy Imbalance Market has generated more than $8 billion in cumulative economic benefits since its launch in 2014. A report released by the ISO details these benefits, including $415.65 million in gross benefits realized by participants during the fourth quarter of 2025. The ISO has also refined its methodology

On December 3rd, the US saw a mixed performance in energy capture prices across Independent System Operators and Regional Transmission Organizations, influenced by regional supply and demand dynamics. In California's CAISO market, solar rates decreased by $7.20 to settle at just below $54/MWh, while wind prices fell by $5.55 to reach slightly above $56.50/MWh, with capture prices hovering near $48.25/MWh overall. Meanwhile, in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), renewable energy capture prices generally increased, with solar rates rising by roughly $42.75 on average to $58.10/MWh and wind prices varying across different locations.

In an effort to optimize its grid operations and capitalize on growing demand for renewable energy, PG&E has partnered with San Francisco-based solar and storage company White Pine Renewables to deploy large-scale batteries in residential and commercial settings. Utilizing these grid-scale batteries, such as the 0.83 MW Tesla battery system installed at the Blackwell's Corner project, allows for more efficient management of peak power generation during solar surges, reducing the strain on transformers and enabling utilities to better participate in the day-ahead market.