Ancillary services; the forgotten issue

Article Abstract:

Market-based transmission and generation services should be provided by electric utilities for them to be reliable and get into smooth business transactions. Their ancillary services should not be regulated by the government but should be adoptable to market changes. Utilities required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to provide ancillary services should support a competitive market. The ancillary services are indespensable sectors of the industry that clearcut regulations and policies should be created for the industry to better serve the consuming public.

Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Services

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Fuel form: a primer

Article Abstract:

The increasing electricity prices are attributed to the ever-rising costs of fuels used in the electric generation mix. Reducing dependence on natural gas and petroleum and shifting more towards coal and nuclear facilities will help in stabilizing electricity prices.

United States, Facilities & equipment, Commodity & service prices, Equipment and supplies, Electric power production, Energy consumption, Company pricing policy

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Real-time pricing could tame the wholesale market

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the pricing of electricity are discussed. In particular the prospect of widespread demand-response programs where the price of electricity varies from hour to hour is examined.

Peak load pricing

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