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SPP Shortfall Leads to Scarcity Pricing Calls

‘A Lot of Sticks and not Enough Carrots’

Oct 28, 2019

Energy Market / Resource Adequacy / SPP Markets and Operations Policy Committee

By Tom Kleckner LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An August energy emergency alert (EEA) that had SPP one contingency away from shedding load has renewed calls for scarcity pricing or other measures to ensure adequate reserves. Unplanned outages, low wind and a bad forecast combined to create tight operating conditions on...

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