Electricity Markets, ISOs, and Locational Marginal Pricing

A vast amount of commodities are traded across the globe. There are markets for metals like gold and lead, agricultural products like coffee and cattle, forest products like lumber and pulp, and – of course – energy products like crude oil, natural gas, and electricity. But electricity has several key characteristics that other commodities lack. … Read more

The Western Power Grid

Welcome to my new blog on the Western power grid! This site is dedicated to explaining the history, design, and future issues facing the Western Interconnection; the power grid that covers most of Western North America. Our electrical grid is woefully unprepared for the 21st century. Power demand is growing higher every year due to … Read more