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The state of wholesale power markets; Principles for managing an evolving power mix

The state of wholesale power markets; Principles for managing an evolving power mix Part 1 of this series discussed how low energy prices and falling revenues are largely caused by surplus capacity, low gas prices, and unwillingness to retire uneconomic plants. Complicated solutions to increase revenue, like the two-part capacity market proposals in PJM and … Continue reading The state of wholesale power markets; Principles for managing an evolving power mix

The state of US wholesale power markets: Is reliability at risk from low prices?

The state of US wholesale power markets: Is reliability at risk from low prices? In early May, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) technical conference explored problems in U.S. wholesale markets, specifically how new state policies impact and interact with wholesale power markets in the U.S. The conference included written statements and testimony by dozens … Continue reading The state of US wholesale power markets: Is reliability at risk from low prices?

Wholesale electric markets, and how they could affect your power bill

The Indy Explains: Wholesale electric markets, and how they could affect your power bill As Nevada policy makers continue to grapple with critical questions ahead of a 2018 ballot measure that could fundamentally alter the state’s energy market, a commission is taking up an issue that could have a huge effect on residential power bills: … Continue reading Wholesale electric markets, and how they could affect your power bill

The state of US wholesale power markets: Is #reliability at risk from low prices?

The state of US wholesale power markets: Is reliability at risk from low prices? In early May, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) technical conference explored problems in U.S. wholesale markets, specifically how new state policies impact and interact with wholesale power markets in the U.S. The conference included written statements and testimony by dozens … Continue reading The state of US wholesale power markets: Is #reliability at risk from low prices?