An important initial step on California's path to creating a regional electric grid for 11 Western states, including Utah, has been delayed by that state's governor until January.
California's Independent System Operator (CAISO), the nonprofit organization that operates much of the state's electrical grid, had intended to present a proposal this month for converting itself into a regional entity. The state believes it could cut its retail power rates by as much as 3 percent if it can persuade all 11 states to turn over the management of electrical distribution within their borders to the CAISO.