Western grid integration, backed in Oregon, fails again in California

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A bill that would have opened the door to an integrated Western energy market — a concept with considerable support in Oregon, which could join in — has failed again in California. It was a defeat for Gov. Jerry Brown, who has pushed to expand the California Independent System Operator since 2015, bringing in as many as 14 Western states, including Oregon. Backers say an integrated grid is the most efficient way to handle rising amounts of renewable energy — California solar especially —…

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Western grid integration, backed in Oregon, fails again in California