In our first Competitive Power Spotlight, CPV’s new solar project transforms a coal mine to generate 100 MW of renewable power and offset more than 100,000 tons of CO2 per year.
Read MoreCompetitive Electricity Markets Spotlight: California ISO
The California ISO—or CAISO—is the only independent grid operator in the western United States and manages the flow of electricity for the grid that serves 80 percent of California and part of Nevada. Its competitive wholesale electric marketplace has been described as a hybrid of the New York Stock Exchange and NASA’s mission control, employing advanced technologies to monitor the grid to ensure that power reaches more than 30 million consumers when they need it.
Read MoreMarkets Help Promote Affordable, Reliable Power Sources as Renewable Energy Overtakes Coal as Second Largest Source of American Electricity
As the energy transition progresses, competitive power markets will continue to play an important role in providing reliable, on-demand generation to bolster intermittent renewable resources.
Read MoreCompetitive Markets Provide a Model for an Effective Clean Energy Standard
As lawmakers consider a clean energy standard, they should recognize how markets have already driven substantial investment in clean energy technology and craft policies that protect this innovative environment.
Read MorePoll: Americans Trust Competitive Markets to Spur Reliable, Affordable Clean Energy Transition
Americans believe competitive energy markets are more effective than utility monopolies at providing cleaner, affordable and most importantly – reliable – electricity.
Read MorePJM Auction Brings Low Prices, Reducing Urgency to Rush MOPR Reform
Todd Snitchler, president and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) releases statement following the results of the 2022/23 PJM Interconnection Base Residual Auction (BRA).
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