Regional Energy Market in the West
Western leaders have long discussed creating a regional energy market to combine resources from 11 states.
This market would pool solar power from Arizona, wind from Wyoming, hydro from Washington, and battery storage from California.
- Lower energy costs
- Make the grid more resilient
- Speed up the deployment of clean energy
Success depends on states and utilities opting in, despite varying climate goals.
Proponents say it has the potential to lower energy costs, make the grid more resilient and speed up the deployment of clean energy.
A new law in California has set the market on its way to becoming a reality.
Author's summary: Western states consider a regional energy market.