May 8, 2025

CAISO predicts ample summer power, but weather remains a wild card

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Summer Power Forecast: The California Independent System Operator anticipates having enough electricity to meet peak summer demand, projected at 45,568 MW in July, according to a report released May 5. This positive outlook suggests a 1,451 MW surplus, and marks a stark contrast to the 1,700 MW shortfall predicted three years prior. Grid Capacity Boost: This improved outlook stems from ...

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Filing Date: May 5, 2025

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The California Independent System Operator anticipates having enough electricity to meet peak summer demand, projected at 45,568 MW in July, according to a report released May 5. This positive outlook suggests a 1,451 MW surplus, and marks a stark contrast to the 1,700 MW shortfall predicted three years prior.

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Energy Market Intelligence

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Grid Reliability & Security

Tags: Grid Reliability, Load Forecasts, Loss of Load Expectation, Peak Load, Resource Adequacy

Entities: California ISO

Markets: California ISO (CAISO)

Regions: West

States: California

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