US Energy Deep Dive
The Deep Dive is your source for understanding the US retail energy market, from provider strategies to regulatory shifts. Tune in for expert commentary and analysis on the competitive electricity and natural gas industries.
US Energy Deep Dive
Understanding US Electricity Markets
Dive into the diverse landscape of US electricity markets with Energy Insights. We explore how power is bought, sold, and regulated across the country, explaining the key differences between regions served by investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, and rural cooperatives.
Understand the two main structures:
Traditional Regulated Markets: Learn how vertically integrated utilities operate as monopolies under state commission oversight, with rates based on cost recovery and investments guided by Integrated Resource Planning (IRP).
Deregulated (Restructured) Markets: Discover how competition works through retail customer choice and centralized wholesale markets operated by Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs/ISOs). We break down energy, capacity, and ancillary services markets and explain how prices are set.
We also examine the variations across regions (like ERCOT vs. PJM), the role of FERC, the pros and cons of customer choice, and the crucial implications of integrating renewable energy into these evolving market structures. Whether you're navigating energy policy, investment, or simply seeking clarity, subscribe to understand the forces shaping America's power grid.