NWPPA Morning Brief - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

NWPPA Morning Brief — Wednesday, July 29, 2026 In today's brief: Top Federal Developments PJM Board Proposes Backstop Capacity Auction and Data Center Curtailment Rules — https://www.utilitydive.com/news/pjm-board-backstop-capacity-auction-data-center-curtailment/826347/ House Energy and Commerce Committee Advances High-Capacity Grid Act — https://dailyenergyinsider.com/news/53207-house-committee-advances-high-capacity-grid-act/ DOE Issues Emergency Order to Southwest Power Pool to Maintain Grid Reliability — https://www.energy.gov/ceser/federal-power-act-section-202c-southwest-power-pool-inc-spp-order-no-202-26-37 Top Regional / State Developments SCE Argues 1971-Idle Tower Falls Outside California Strict Liability Rule in Eaton Fire Case — https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2026/07/28/879355.htm NV Energy Deferred Energy Rate Change Draws Customer Testimony at PUCN Session — https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/07/28/pucn-reviews-nv-energys-proposed-rate-change-some-customers-voice-concerns/ Pilot notice: AI-generated daily briefing. Verify before acting on it. Feel free to reach out if you have comments or concerns.