The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is launching  the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) in May 2026, which allows multiple western states to participate in California’s marketplace. This is critical to improving grid reliability, enhancing renewable integration, and reducing overall electricity costs across the Western Interconnection.  CAISO is the grid operator that covers 80% of California  and a small part of Nevada, managing nearly 26,000 miles of transmiss

US Department of Energy Seal ( credit ) In the latest initiative to downplay  climate change in the American government, the Department of Energy has discouraged employees from the use of words such as “climate change”, “green”, and “emissions” in all parts of their work.  A leaked email , sent at the end of September, instructed DOE staff to “ensure that every member of your team is aware that this is the latest list of words to avoid — and continue to be conscientious about

Connecting Ireland and Wales, the 190 km Greenlink interconnector was commissioned  in late January 2025. Interconnectors are critical to...