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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.
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PG&E, Tesla Team up on Virtual Power Plant
PG&E and Tesla have asked owners of Powerwall batteries to be part of an aggregated storage program to help California meet its reliability challenges.
PG&E
DOE Changes Funding Rules to Help Diablo Canyon Stay Open
The U.S. Department of Energy made changes requested by California to help postpone the retirement of Diablo Canyon, the state's last nuclear plant.
Nikola
California Program Seeks Applicants for Hydrogen Fueling Projects
A "first-of-its-kind" California program to incentivize medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure is now accepting applications for hydrogen fueling projects.
WEIM Governing Body Names New Member, Leaders
The Governing Body of CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market welcomed a new member and elected its chair and vice chair for the next year.
California Energy Commission
California to Pass Sweeping Energy Policy Changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom was expected to sign legislation that would expedite permitting for new generation storage and possibly extend the life of aging gas plants.
CARB
Reduced Driving a Hard Sell in GHG Plan, CARB Finds
Reducing the number of miles driven by Californians is a challenging goal given the state's car-centric transportation system and urban sprawl.
EKM Metering
California PUC Approves New Resource Adequacy Construct
The California PUC approved changes to the state’s resource adequacy requirements meant to bolster its ability to withstand extreme weather.
PNM
New Mexico CO2 Limit Rule Would Target San Juan Coal Plant
New Mexico regulators release a draft rule that would set CO2 limits for coal plants, raising questions about the future of the San Juan Generating Station.
PG&E
California PUC Approves PG&E Regionalization Plan
The CPUC approved a PG&E plan to create five operational regions to improve safety and responsiveness, a key part of the utility's bankruptcy reorganization.
Opinion Dynamics
California Study Takes Read on Heat Pump Views
A California study examines what it will take to encourage residents — and builders — to adopt heat pump appliances.

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