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Writer's pictureHolger Roswandowicz

Wich countries in North america provide flexible spot prices on the electricity markets?


North America has a diverse range of electricity markets and regulations, with some countries having a more developed spot market and others having a more regulated market. In the United States, several states have a wholesale spot market for electricity, operated by Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) or Independent System Operators (ISOs). These markets are designed to ensure that electricity supply meets demand and prices are determined by supply and demand. Examples of RTOs/ISOs that operate spot markets include the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). In Canada, provinces like Ontario and Alberta have a wholesale spot market for electricity, operated by Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in Ontario and by

) in Alberta. These markets are designed to ensure that electricity supply meets demand and prices are determined by supply and demand. It's worth noting that not all states in the USA and provinces in Canada have a spot market, some have regulated markets. Additionally, regulations, market structure and market participants vary from state to state and province to province, so it's important to check the current situation in the specific region you are interested in. In summary, some countries in North America have spot markets for electricity where prices fluctuate based on supply and demand, but it can vary from region to region, and not all states or provinces have a spot market.

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