Power Market Deregulation – The Beginning 1996 was a landmark year in the history of North American power markets. The United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued orders 888 and 889, both of which paved the way for the deregulation of electricity markets. The goal of these orders was to separate electricity generation from […]
The ever-evolving deregulated power markets in North America are certainly keeping market participants on their toes. As data volumes and publication frequencies increase, so does the risk of making misinformed business decisions. With the growing influence of environmental regulations on the power markets, along with advancements in electrical grid technologies, market players must stay on […]
Last week, ZE PowerGroup Inc. sponsored and attended a fantastic conference in Raleigh, NC; hosted by The Electric Utility Consultants Inc. (EUCI). The conference focused on Software System Integration for ISO/RTO Markets. Manal El-Ramly, ZE’s Director of Global Markets, and I were able to attend this backyard event, so close to our Raleigh office. We […]
The electrical sector in any given region will produce power at all hours of the day, every day, with limited (sometimes zero) tolerance for downtime. What this means for a power producer is that a variety of technologies have to be leveraged to ensure there is continuous operation within a region. Why Are There So […]