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CAISO Proposes $8M Loan for New Energy Market Startup

2/7/2026

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The West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative asked the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to assist with ROWE's startup costs for a new energy market.
The estimated implementation cost for ROWE is $8 million.
CAISO proposed funding via a loan or line of credit, with repayment starting in 2028.
ROWE plans to offer additional services, including transmission planning.
A public stakeholder call is scheduled for February 12 to discuss funding.

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The West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative asked the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to assist with ROWE's startup costs for a new energy market.
The estimated implementation cost for ROWE is $8 million.
CAISO proposed funding via a loan or line of credit, with repayment starting in 2028.
ROWE plans to offer additional services, including transmission planning.
A public stakeholder call is scheduled for February 12 to discuss funding.