Welcome to Grid Brief! Today we’re looking at power generation and power prices in America’s electricity markets with attendant news items.
What’s Keeping the Lights On?
Let’s take a look at generation nation-wide:
A typical week in America: natural gas, coal, and nuclear were the top generators across the country.
And here’s a map to orient you as we move through the areas:
CAISO
California saw a dominant performance from natural gas with solar a distant second. Wind, hydro, and nuclear all scrapped for third place.
The week also opened with an eye-watering price spike:
California’s Energy Commission released a draft of its plan for offshore wind development last week. The plan estimates a potential generation capacity of 59.6 GW for offshore wind, including floating wind farms.
New York-ISO
Natural gas, hydro, and nuclear power kept the Empire State humming.
Price spikes hit the ISO between Jan. 20-21, vastly outstripping day ahead prices.
