Your energy desk reference. Visual explainers on markets, grid operations, clean energy, policy, procurement, and efficiency — each designed to read in under 10 minutes.
On a napkin Developer sells power to grid at floating LMP VPPA Contract for differences fixed price: $X/MWh settle vs LMP Corporate buyer buys retail power ...
On a napkin Why transmission takes 10+ years — and what Order 1920 changes Typical major transmission line — 10–15 years Planning 2–4 yrs Siting + permits 3–5 ...
On a napkin RGGI Auction Clearing Price ($/ton CO2) $25 $20 $10 $0 2018 2021 2022 $13.90 2024 $25.75 2025 $22.09 avg Mar 2026 $24.99 record high RGGI member ...
On a napkin Cheap gen here, expensive load there, wire in between is full Generation node Wind / solar farms Western PJM $22/MWh marginal cost CONSTRAINED at ...
Nodal pricing Category: Markets
Heat rate Category: Markets
Wholesale electricity market Category: Markets
On a napkin Strategy risk policy sustainability goals Procurement market timing competitive bid Operations bill validation CP · DR · EMS Reporting cost vs ...
On a napkin $/MWh Cumulative capacity (GW) → Nuclear / Hydro Wind / Solar Coal Combined cycle gas Open cycle gas / peakers Oil / diesel Demand today $148 ...
Congestion Category: Markets