Kathleen Staks

Join Brian Turner, a regulatory expert in Western energy governance, and Kathleen Staks, a leader advocating for a larger Western grid. They discuss the newly authorized Regional Organization for Western Energy, which aims to unify the western U.S. grid while respecting state independence. Topics include the transition to a full day-ahead market, the voluntary 'à la carte' structure of the new grid, and strategies to accommodate diverse state energy policies. Their insights reveal the complexities and potential impact of this significant energy reform.