Forward Reliability Markets: Less Risk, Less Market Power, More Efficiency
Peter Cramton and Steven Stoft ,
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Utilities Policy
194-201
September
2008
Abstract

A forward reliability market is presented. The market coordinates new entry through the forward procurement of reliability options—physical capacity bundled with a financial option to supply energy above a strike price. The market assures adequate generating resources and prices capacity from the bids of competitive new entry in an annual auction. Efficient performance incentives are maintained from a load-following obligation to supply energy above the strike price. The capacity payment fully hedges load from high spot prices, and reduces supplier risk as well.

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