Department of Market Monitoring 2026 Q1 Report on Market Issues and Performance Public Call
Event description
The California ISO Department of Market Monitoring has published the 2026 First Quarter Report on Market Issues and Performance and has scheduled a stakeholder web conference on September 17, 2026 to discuss reported analysis and findings.
The report covers market results for the period from January to March 2026. Prices across the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) averaged $24/MWh, down 35 percent compared to the first quarter of 2025 due to lower natural gas prices and increased renewable energy production. Hydro production in the Pacific Northwest region increased by an average of 4,800 MW compared to Q1 2025, contributing to increased exports from the Pacific Northwest into California.
Information related to market monitoring is available on the Market Monitoring webpage.
Meeting details
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pacific Time
Web and audio participation information
Step 1: join web conference
Step 2: connect to audio by selecting “computer audio” or select “call me” and enter your phone number
Audio only participation: call 1-844-621-3956, access code details provided at event registration.
Technical support: call Intellor at 1-301-250-7202 or Webex Support at 888-793-6118
Contact information
Ryan Kurlinski at rkurlinski@caiso.com, and the Department of Market Monitoring at DMM@caiso.com.