The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is responsible for operating Ontario’s electricity market, managing the province’s power grid and ensuring Real-Time operations run smoothly. With
In utility risk management, a wide array of operational, financial, market, regulatory, and compliance issues can potentially disrupt energy production and distribution. To ensure operational
Energy trading systems are specialized platforms and technologies that help utilities navigate the complexities of U.S. energy markets. Powered by comprehensive data sets and robust
ISO New England (ISO-NE) serves more than 15 million people in the northeastern U.S., including those in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode
The energy market landscape is ever evolving, with new initiatives and regulatory changes shaping the way energy is traded and managed. One such significant development
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?
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
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.
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
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 is one of seven Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) responsible for running the high voltage electric transmission grid in North
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
The widespread adoption of renewable energy resources into the worldwide electric power grid has drastically increased the complexity and risks involved in the daily operations
Today, utilities that serve load are faced with a multitude of risks in the wholesale market. Prices can be high and volatile, and forecasts
In many electricity markets, there is a “spot” price (or Locational Marginal Price, LMP) for power –a wholesale price that power and energy companies,
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