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The western EIM continues to be a healthy and robust marketplace that is delivering substantial benefits for its participants.
ISO President and CEO Steve Berberich
We are extremely pleased to see a major regional public power utility, like SMUD, step forward to engage in the EIM.
Steve Berberich, ISO president and CEO
It is only logical for CENACE to carefully consider Baja California Norte’s participation in the western EIM, with its promises of lower-cost electricity and increased renewable integration.
CENACE General Director Eduardo Meraz
The two day event provides an ideal venue for candid and thoughtful dialogue on our industry’s most important topics.
California ISO
The addition of APS and PSE will create more opportunities to produce additional benefits, including improved integration of renewable energy.
Steve Berberich, ISO President and CEO
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Energy Imbalance Market cost benefits surpass $100 million

Associated reductions in carbon emissions using renewables now total about 144,000 metric tonsThe California Independent System Operator (ISO) reported today that benefits of the western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) for third quarter 2016 were $26.16 million.  This brings the total benefits since the western regional market was launched in 2014 to $114.35 million.   The favorable results were driven primarily by the impact of the change in seasons on energy supply and demand.  A similar trend was noted in the results for Q2 to Q3 in 2015.   During Q3 2016, the western EIM also

ISO welcomes BANC and SMUD ’ s intention to join Energy Imbalance Market

Analysis shows real-time market offers cost savings and benefitsThe California Independent System Operator (ISO) welcomes today’s announcement by the Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) and Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) of their intent to join the ISO’s western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM).  The EIM is a real-time, wholesale power market managed by the ISO that enables participating utilities to buy low cost energy available across eight western states, including California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada and Arizona. The efficiencies

Mexico grid operator CENACE to explore EIM participation for Baja California Norte

As the western Energy Imbalance Market continues to yield proven benefits, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) and El Centro Nacional de Control de Energía (CENACE) announced today that the Mexican electric system operator has agreed to explore participation of its Baja California Norte grid in the real-time market. CENACE and the ISO will begin a benefits assessment as well as enter into a cooperation agreement to support CENACE’s market implementation as directed by the clean energy memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Energy of the United Mexican States and

ISO Board supports plan to manage gas supply during winter

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) Board of Governors yesterday agreed to extend a plan to mitigate possible power interruptions this winter due to capacity restrictions on the Aliso Canyon gas storage fields serving the Los Angeles basin. The provisions support an action plan crafted by the California Energy Commission, the California Public Utilities Commission, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the ISO in advance of the winter months and anticipated high demand for energy for heating Southern California homes and businesses. It was the topic of a public

Arizona Public Service, Puget Sound Energy enter the EIM

ISO real-time market is now providing low-cost energy to consumers in eight western statesAfter months of intensive testing, Phoenix-based Arizona Public Service (APS) and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) of Washington state successfully began full participation in the western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) on Saturday, October 1. The real-time wholesale power market managed by the California Independent System Operator (ISO) enables participating utilities to buy low cost energy available across eight western states.  APS and PSE join NV Energy, which serves 90 percent of Nevada, and PacifiCorp,

ISO to livestream 2016 Stakeholder Symposium speakers and panels

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) will livestream via the web keynote addresses and panel discussions from its 2016 Stakeholder Symposium on September 7 and 8. The annual event, held at the Sacramento Convention Center, will bring together nearly 1,000 executives and innovators to share ideas, solutions and visions for the greener, more efficient grid of the future. This year, the speakers and panelists will explore the effort to create a consolidated western United States power grid. A regional power market is expected to save consumers billions of dollars annually on

ISO Board takes steps that will lead to increased renewables while maintaining grid reliability

The California Independent System Operator Board of Governors yesterday accepted proposed tariff revisions that will ensure solar, wind and battery storage resources can provide needed grid services. In doing so, renewable resources will adjust their system controls so that power voltages and currents remain in sync with grid operations. “California has a history of leading the nation in the integration of renewable resources.  We are pleased to now take this next step in which clean power resources can contribute to the reliability of the grid,” said Steve Berberich, ISO President and

ISO invites media to attend Stakeholder Symposium, Sept. 7 & 8

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) invites credentialed media to attend the annual two-day Stakeholder Symposium, one of the premier energy forums in the West. The symposium is scheduled Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7 and 8, at the Sacramento Convention Center. The two day event provides an ideal venue for candid and thoughtful dialogue on our industry’s most important topics. This year’s event will showcase a variety of panels where industry leaders will discuss the benefits and challenges of integrating California’s bulk power system with that of neighboring western

Western Energy Imbalance Market Governing Body selects chair

The newly seated Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) Governing Body elected its Chair and Vice Chair yesterday during its inaugural meeting. Kristine Schmidt, currently president of Swan Consulting Services, was selected by the Governing Body to serve as its Chair. Schmidt has worked more than 30 years in the energy industry, holding senior and executive management positions for multiple utilities and has served on non-profit boards and associations, which includes the Gridwise Alliance. Douglas Howe, an independent consultant with more than 33 years’ experience advising and working

Western EIM’s new participants successfully begin testing stage

Arizona Public Service and Puget Sound Energy fully enter market Oct. 1In preparation for full entry into the western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) this October, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) today initiated the operations testing stage with Arizona Public Service (APS) and Puget Sound Energy (PSE). Over the next several weeks, the EIM’s newest participants and the ISO will operate under real conditions but transactions will not be financially binding until October 1. The parallel operations will give system engineers, grid operators and market managers a test period

California ISO Declares a statewide Flex Alert due to high temperatures

Contact: Media hotline at (888) 516-NEWS California ISO Declares a statewide Flex Alert due to high temperatures The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) is declaring a Flex Alert, a request for consumers to conserve electricity today, especially during peak demand time from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Electricity supplies statewide are expected to be tight because of high summer temperatures driving up demand, power plant outages, and transmission line import capacity reductions. Power imports may be limited today because of high temperatures in neighboring

California ISO solar production soars to new record - 8,030 megawatts

Clean energy now consistently serves large percentage of consumer demandSolar power production hit a new record of 8,030 megawatts at1:06 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016.  This is nearly twice the amount of solar energy produced in mid-2014 and nearly 2,000 megawatts higher than in May 2015.   “This solar production record demonstrates that California is making significant strides forward in connecting low carbon resources to the grid in meeting the state’s goal of reaching 33 percent renewables by 2020,” said ISO President and CEO Steve Berberich.  “California continues to lead the

ISO Board appoints members to western EIM Governing Body

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) Board of Governors today appointed five members to the western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) Governing Body following an extensive vetting process that began in January by the EIM Nominating Committee. The Governing Body members are from throughout the West and represent diverse stakeholder sectors. The following were appointed to staggered terms: · Valerie Fong for a term beginning July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019 · Doug Howe for a term beginning July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018 · Carl Linvill for a term beginning July 1,

ISO Board accepts proposal to improve gas-electric coordination

Wholesale power market changes will help manage Aliso Canyon limitationsThe California Independent System Operator (ISO) Board of Governors late yesterday approved a plan to improve gas-electric coordination and reduce the risk of electric delivery issues associated with the moratorium imposed on the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility.   The revised draft final proposal  includes improvements to better align ISO markets with current conditions on the gas system and to enable power plant

ISO Board Okays market enhancements to support storage DR

Also approved system upgrade for improved renewable energy managementWith a continued goal to operate a cleaner energy grid, the California Independent System Operator Corp. (ISO) Board of Governors today approved several proposals that support improved integration of storage and demand response resources in the wholesale electricity market.  The Board also approved replacing aging technologies to improve that ability for renewable energy resources to respond quickly to periods of steep increases in demand.   “The proposals continue our ongoing efforts in creating a flexible grid

Western Energy Imbalance Market Q4 benefits surpass 12m

NV Energy entry showed significant benefits during initial month of operationCalifornia Independent System Operator (ISO) reports increased benefits realized in the 2015 fourth quarter from the western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM).  Total benefits were $12.29 million, which increases the total benefit since the November 2014 EIM launch to $45.7 million.  These benefits accrue to all EIM participants and their customers, which now include NV Energy and PacifiCorp, as well as the ISO.  The totals are in line with initial projections and as expected, increased participation benefits all EIM

SO public meeting begins work to transform into regional grid

The California Independent System Operator Corp. (ISO) will host a public meeting on February 8 to gather input on studies required by California Senate Bill 350, the Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act.   Signed into law last fall, SB 350 mandates the state to achieve a 50-percent renewable portfolio standard by 2030 and provides the ISO a path toward creating a multi-state regional power grid. The law calls on the ISO to perform a series of studies on the impacts of a regional electricity market.   A regionally managed grid is key to reaching the state’s 50 percent

California roadmap paves the way for energy storage technology

The California Independent System Operator (ISO), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to assess the current market environment and regulatory policies for connecting new energy storage technology to the state’s power grid. Storage technology is being hailed globally as the game-changer toward reliably managing low-carbon, greener electricity grids. California, a national leader in advancing energy storage, envisions this technology as a critical component in reducing global warming, improving air

ISO Board moves to increase market efficiency

The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) Board of Governors today approved rule changes to improve wholesale market efficiency, voted to move forward on a transmission project, and took action on the ISO’s 2015 budget. The board voted unanimously in approving rule changes to create pricing enhancements to its wholesale market. These include the following: · applying administrative pricing rules when market clearing prices are not available (administrative pricing is used during market disruptions or suspensions when prices cannot be generated normally); ·

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