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California ISO's blog. Recent news, ISO issues, reports, initiatives, and more.

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Story | Reports, Regulatory, Markets

ISO Department of Market Monitoring plays an important – and required – role in markets transparency and effectiveness

By Eric Hildebrandt
Story | Inside the California ISO

CAISO Interns gain invaluable professional experience and mentorship

By Natalie Salter
Story | Leadership, Inside the California ISO

The 2026 Stakeholder Symposium Agenda now available: Powering the Future - Shaping the Next Era of Energy

By Joanne Serina
Story | Operations

New SunZia transmission line is a plus for reliability and affordability

By Neil Millar
Story | Operations, Inside the California ISO

Powering the West’s future with demand flexibility

By Anja Gilbert
Story | Summer conditions, Markets

New ISO markets newsletter has been launched

By ISO Staff
Story | Leadership, Inside the California ISO

Registration open for 2026 Stakeholder Symposium

By Joanne Serina
Story | Western Energy Markets, Markets, Extended Day-Ahead Market, West-wide Governance Pathways

Pathways implementation team updates and next steps

By Adam Schultz
Story | Summer conditions, Inside the California ISO

Summer Assessment confirms continued strengthening of the grid; with additional resources improving overall reliability

By Aditya Jayam Prabhakar
Story | Leadership, Inside the California ISO

Stakeholder Symposium Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities Opening in May

By Joanne Serina
Story | Inside the California ISO, Markets

Frequency Band, a new podcast keeping the beat at 60 Hertz

By ISO Staff
Story | Summer conditions, Markets

Summer readiness activities are well underway
Story | Markets

Two new entities will join the WEIM in May, extending market footprint to a 12th Western state
Story | Leadership, Markets

A CAISO perspective on seams

By Elliot Mainzer
Story | Inside the California ISO, Markets

Parallel Operations: another milestone on the way to EDAM “Go Live”

By Dr. Khaled Abdul-Rahman
Story | Western Energy Markets

Recap: EDAM Virtual Town Hall held February 4, 2026

By ISO Staff
Story | Inside the California ISO

A “Super” Energy Touchdown

By Gina Engman
Story | Western Energy Markets

Agenda set for EDAM Virtual Town Hall on Feb. 4
Story | Inside the California ISO, Markets

Evolving Stakeholder Processes for Greater Collaboration

By Joanne Serina, Allie Mace
Story | Markets

Extended Day-Ahead Market – Virtual Town Hall
Story | Leadership, Inside the California ISO

ISO 2025 Year in Review: Powering forward on reliability, shared progress, and a new framework for independent market governance

By Elliot Mainzer
Story | Energy efficiency

Energy vampires

By Gina Engman
Story | Markets

Making energy emissions more transparent: CAISO’s Accounting and Reporting approach

By Anja Gilbert
Story | Operations, Inside the California ISO

Preparing for winter takes on greater importance

By Raja Thappetaobula, Brian Murray
Story | Operations, Inside the California ISO

Control center modernization is enhancing reliability

By John Phipps
Story | Inside the California ISO, Markets

Market simulation for EDAM – a milestone on the way to next spring’s launch

By Dr. Khaled Abdul-Rahman
Story | Inside the California ISO, Western Energy Markets, Markets

New EDAM training sessions will provide valuable insights for market participants

By ISO Staff
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