What Is the MISO Market and What Does It Do?
June 26, 2024
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Did you know that the MISO energy market handles $40 billion in transactions annually, making it one of the largest energy markets in the world?
Harnessing the Power of the Integrated Grid: Insights from Sarah Edmonds, President and CEO of Western Power Pool
June 19, 2024
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The energy landscape of the Western United States is more complex and dynamic than ever before. We are facing rapidly increasing demand, extreme weather conditions,
What Is the ‘SPP Market’ and What Does It Do?
June 5, 2024
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In 2004, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) was created. This organization oversees multiple markets and services within the wholesale electricity industry, often referred to colloquially
Enhancing DER Integration & Meter Data Management with PCI
May 29, 2024
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As markets are working toward the goal to provide more options for resources like generation, storage, and demand reduction to participate in wholesale energy markets,
ERCOT Hubs and Load Zones: A Look at the Impact of Texas’ Energy Market
May 22, 2024
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Established in 1970, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has the same mission as every other Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) and Independent System Operator (ISO) in
What Is CAISO? Understanding California’s Energy Market Operator
May 8, 2024
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In 1996, the?Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) took steps to increase competition in the electricity market and ensure there was no discrimination regarding transmission access.
Understanding the Differences Between Non-Dispatchable and Dispatchable Generation
May 1, 2024
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As we look to decarbonize our grid, understanding what dispatchable generation and dispatchable power are becomes crucial. The energy industry is balancing the need for
Mastering Utility-Scale Battery Storage Management for a Renewable Future
March 27, 2024
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The expansion of utility-scale battery storage in the U.S. is making headlines. Since 2021, battery storage U.S. capacity has seen a steady increase in its
New York Capacity Market Explained: A Guide to NYISO’s Energy Markets
March 13, 2024
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The New York capacity market, orchestrated by the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), is a critical component of the broader New York energy markets.
PJM Capacity Market Explained
February 21, 2024
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PJM is one of seven Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) responsible for running the high voltage electric transmission grid in North
What Is PJM and What Does It Do?
January 3, 2024
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In the U.S., seven Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) are responsible for running the high voltage electric transmission grid in North
SPP Goes Big: Markets+ & RTO West Promise to Reshape Western Grid
December 6, 2023
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As regional grid operators like the California ISO (CAISO) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) continue aggressively pursuing initiatives to enhance coordination across Western electricity markets,
Simplifying the Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP): An Early Guide for Utilities
August 30, 2023
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The Western energy market is undergoing significant changes as the region transitions to more sustainable energy sources. The Western Resource Adequacy Program, or WRAP, is
FERC Order 2222 Delivers New Opportunities for Utilities
May 17, 2023
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In September 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued FERC Order 2222, a regulatory change designed to allow smaller distributed energy resources (DERs) to
The Role of WRAP in the Western Grid: A Game Changer for Sustainable Energy
May 10, 2023
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The Western market is seeing a seismic shift thanks to ongoing efforts to decarbonize the Western grid. More and more state legislatures and regional public
