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The generators can’t just do whatever they want, otherwise they could easily conspire to set prices. ERCOT, MISO (mid-continent system operator), and CALISO (C
by ryanmarsh 7y ago
The generators can’t just do whatever they want, otherwise they could easily conspire to set prices.
ERCOT, MISO (mid-continent system operator), and CALISO (California) basically run the grid. The generators are all under contract and can be fined for not being able to spin up when asked. This is called an “unplanned outage” and it can really cause problems.