August 10, 2020

REGULATORY UPDATE FOR AUGUST 10 (COVERING WEEK OF AUGUST 3)

Our energy regulatory team has compiled a list of state and federal energy regulatory developments to keep you up to speed on key energy regulatory matters from across the United States. Stoel’s energy regulatory team is always available to answer questions about any of these developments. Energy regulatory highlights for this week include:

California Independent System Operator

On August 6, 2020, the California ISO announced the announced the appointment of Elliot Mainzer as its new president and Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed the retiring Steve Berberich on September 30, 2020.

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission

On August 7, 2020, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued a final order resolving Minnesota Power’s ongoing rate case subject to various terms and conditions. Per the terms of the withdrawal, Minnesota Power will be filing an updated Energy-Intensive Trade-Exposed rate proposal at the end of August 2020.