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SVCE briefed on western-grid regionalization and SB 540’s path to create a day‑ahead market
Summary
Staff presented an overview of regionalization and the West‑wide pathways initiative, describing potential cost, reliability and emissions benefits from a regional day‑ahead market and explaining governance questions tied to CAISO.
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) staff provided directors with an educational briefing on regionalization in western electric markets, the West‑wide Pathways Initiative and pending legislation (SB 540) that would create a path for governance and day‑ahead market functions to transition from CAISO to a new regional organization.
What was presented: SVCE staff and consultants described the history of regional markets in the West and highlighted studies estimating potential benefits from a day‑ahead market: lower system costs, reduced renewable curtailment, and improved reliability. The Brattle/CalCCA…
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