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Nodal pricing — Energy Glossary | Pilot Energy

Written by Pilot Energy | May 26, 2026 4:22:45 PM

Nodal pricing

Category: Markets

A pricing approach that calculates a unique LMP at every node (bus) on the transmission network. Used by PJM, CAISO, MISO, NYISO, and SPP. Contrast with zonal pricing, which averages prices across broader geographic areas.

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