Case Studies

Northwestern Energy Eyes Lower Costs as it Joins CAISO Energy Imbalance Market

NorthWestern Energy will join California's Energy Imbalance  Market (EIM) by 2021, a move the utility hopes will result in lower costs for customers and a cleaner and more reliable energy system. Read more here: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/northwestern-energy-eyes-lower-costs-as-it-joins-caiso-energy-imbalance-mar/541917/
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CAISO RC Wins Most of the West

CAISO's Reliability Coordinator will dominate the West Coast, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Utah - areas heavily represented in the Energy Imbalance Market. Read more here: https://www.rtoinsider.com/caiso-wecc-spp-reliability-coordinator-rc-99601/
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California ISO Garners International Award for Solar Plant Findings

The California Independent System Operator, in partnership with First Solar and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has received the inaugural Smarter E Award for an Outstanding Project for work on photovoltaic solar power and grid reliability. Read more here: http://www.electricenergyonline.com/article/energy/category/solar/142/713177/california-iso-garners-international-award-for-solar-plant-findings-groundbreaking-test-will-be-instrumental-in-transition-to-a-low-carbon-grid.html
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California ISO Eyes Changes to Day-ahead Market

The California Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO) is proposting changes to its day-ahead market, including moving from hourly to 15-minute increments. The changes will allow Cal-Iso to extend its day-ahead market function to the participants in the Western Energy Imbalance market. Read more here: https://www.platts.com/latest-news/electric-power/houston/california-iso-eyes-changes-to-day-ahead-market-10270437    
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