CAISO’s Interconnection Process Enhancements proposal faces protest at FERC from independent power producers, clean energy organizations, and renewable energy developers. Challengers claim that CAISO’s scoring criteria...more
California’s utilities regulator on May 30 adopted new rules for community solar projects, despite warnings from clean energy advocates that the move will undercut efforts to expand solar power options for lower-income...more
On March 29, 2024, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) released the Track 2 final proposal for its Interconnection Process Enhancements (IPE) initiative. The proposed changes in the IPE proposal aim to address...more
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is proposing $6.1 billion in transmission projects, primarily to help deliver offshore wind to customers, according to a draft transmission plan released on April 1....more
California Independent System Operator (CAISO) released its draft 2023-2024 Transmission Plan (the 2023-2024 Plan) on April 1, 2024. As expected, the 2023-2024 Plan incorporates projections for significant new generation of...more
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) last Thursday asked federal regulators for permission to cancel its annual interconnection study process for any interconnection requests submitted this year so it can deal...more
President Joe Biden announced Monday a $1.3 billion federal investment to build three new interstate power lines in an effort to upgrade the nation’s outdated electric grid and transition to clean energy....more
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is the strongest market in the U.S. when it comes to using energy storage for renewable integration, grid optimization, and electrification and decentralization, with a 43.7...more
FEMA plan sparks fears of renewables slowdown - E&E News – October 12 - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing stricter requirements for renewable installations to withstand natural disasters, prompting...more
Manchin, Schumer in surprise deal on health, energy, taxes - Associated Press – July 28 - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin this week announced an expansive agreement, the Inflation Reduction Act of...more
BLM approves construction of large California solar projects Bullet E&E News – June 13 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has authorized construction work to begin on two solar projects in Southern California, which would be...more
On May 20, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission) issued a proposed decision (PD) that would, among other things, adopt Southern California Edison’s (SCE) 24-hour-slice proposal as the new...more
Offshore wind development blows closer to reality in California Bullet Allen Matkins – March 16 Offshore wind development in federal waters off the California coast is rapidly moving closer to reality. Although construction...more
The California coast offers significant potential for offshore wind development that can help the state reach its renewable energy goals. Developers of wind energy projects located off the California coast will face a number...more
On January 31, 2022, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued its first ever 20-year draft transmission outlook, which identifies $30.5 billion in long-term infrastructure upgrades and build-outs needed to...more
EIA: California hydroelectric facilities continue to respond to prices despite drought - Renewable Energy World – December 7 - Despite widespread drought conditions, hydroelectric power plants in the California...more
On October 29, 2021, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued three proposed decisions intended to address potential electric capacity shortfalls in 2022 and 2023. The proposed decisions, if approved, would...more
On September 24, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order (176 FERC ¶ 61,207) approving tariff revisions to amend the California ISO’s (CAISO) interconnection procedures for its current queue cluster...more
BLM announces plans to revise regulations for solar and wind on public lands - The Hill – August 31 - The Biden administration announced that it would "revise" regulations pertaining to renewable energy on public...more
DOE turns its focus toward equity with commitment to lowering solar deployment barriers - Utility Dive – May 5 - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to encourage deployment of more solar and...more
President Biden readies second batch of climate orders - Reuters – January 21 - Building on his executive orders signed on the afternoon of Inauguration Day, President Joe Biden will announce a second round of...more
This week, California experienced its first blackouts in nearly 20 years. On August 19, the California Independent System Operator (“CAISO”) issued another state-wide flex alert, calling on the public to reduce energy use to...more
Largest U.S. battery resource connects to CAISO grid, signaling next phase in California's storage growth - Bullet Utility Dive – July 14 - The largest battery storage resource in the country was connected to the...more
This ruling formally initiates the “procurement track” as outlined in Decision (D.) 19-04-040. The ruling generally describes the scope and content of the procurement track, and seeks comments from parties on its framing and...more
Focus - CAISO to develop regional day-ahead market for renewables after participant push - Utility Dive – September 23 - The California ISO (CAISO) will move ahead with the development of a stakeholder process to create a...more