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July 7, 2024

CAISO/WEIM

The California Independent System Operator serves about 80% of California's electricity demand, including the service areas of the state's three investor-owned utilities. It also operates the Western Energy Imbalance Market, an interstate real-time market covering territory that accounts for 80% of the load in the Western Interconnection.
PG&E
California Legislature Passes Climate, Energy Bills
On the last night of the legislative session, lawmakers passed bills to extend the life of Diablo Canyon and increase GHG reduction and clean energy targets.
California Governor's Office
Newsom Declares Emergency as Heat Stresses Calif. Grid
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to increase energy production and reduce demand in response to a heat wave hitting California.
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Heat Wave to Test Western Grid this Weekend
Forecasters say California and the Southwest will see extreme heat this weekend, with conditions like those that strained the grid over Labor Day weekend 2020.
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California PUC Postpones NEM Decision Amid Pressure
The CPUC extended its deadline to rewrite the state's net energy metering tariff as utilities and rooftop solar owners argued the new IRA supports their sides.
CARB
California Adopts Rule Banning Gas-powered Car Sales in 2035
CARB adopted regulations that will require all new cars sold in the state to be zero-emission or plug-in hybrid by 2035, a trailblazing move, the agency says.
NWPP
Western Power Pool Board Approves WRAP Tariff
The Western Power Pool approved the tariff for its Western Resource Adequacy Program, readying the first-of-its-kind program for review by FERC.
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CAISO Updates EDAM Straw Proposal
CAISO's revised plan for a WEIM extended day-ahead market makes changes to transmission requirements and penalties for failing resource sufficiency evaluations.
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California Legislature Asks CAISO to Report on Regionalization
The California State Legislature passed a resolution requesting that CAISO report on efforts to create an RTO in the West and its potential benefits.
Sunwatt Solar
California PUC to Delay Net Metering Decision for a Year
The California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed order that would delay for one year any changes to net energy metering for rooftop solar.
PG&E
Diablo Canyon Extension Effort Gears up
The movement to keep PG&E's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open 10 years past its planned retirement date in 2025 has gained momentum and essential support.

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