NWPPA Morning Brief - Monday, July 20, 2026

NWPPA Morning Brief — Monday, July 20, 2026 In today's brief: Top Federal Developments House Energy and Commerce Full Committee Marks Up 29 Bills Tonight, Including Data Center Cost-Allocation Legislation — https://energycommerce.house.gov/news/press-release FERC Directs CAISO and SPP to File Joint Western Seams Coordination Report by September 30 — https://dailyenergyinsider.com/hearing-summaries/53047-ferc-directs-nerc-action-on-data-center-reliability-standards-presses-western-grid-operators-on-seams-coordination-and-advances-hydropower-permitting-reforms/ Texas Regulators Approve Ride-Through Rules for Data Centers After 28 Large-Load Trip Events — https://www.utilitydive.com/news/texas-puc-approves-ride-through-rules-data-centers/825051/ Top Regional / State Developments California PUC Lowers Utility Shutoff Temperature Threshold to 90°F — https://thedissentsf.com/article/california-regulators-restrict-utility-shutoffs-amidst-rising-heat Southern California Water Agencies Approve Agreement to Leave Colorado River Water in Lake Mead — https://pasadenanow.com/main/southern-california-approves-plan-to-keep-enough-water-for-600000-homes-in-lake-mead Northern Lights Electric Cooperative Implements Public Safety Power Shutoff in Northern Idaho — https://bonnersferryherald.com/news/2026/jul/16/northern-lights-announces-public-safety-power-shut/ Utah PSC Reviewing Rocky Mountain Power 4.2% Rate Settlement — https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/07/19/utahs-utility-regulator-considers/ Pilot notice: AI-generated daily briefing. Verify before acting on it. Feel free to reach out if you have comments or concerns.