>As to stand-by generation, no need to grasp for non-free-market solutions. You just bid on stand-by generation capacity on the open market, problem solved. Th

>As to stand-by generation, no need to grasp for non-free-market solutions. You just bid on stand-by generation capacity on the open market, problem solved. This could bite you in the ass if you don't negotiate a long term contract with giant penalties if you don't get the energy when demanded, but it will cost you a lot but yeah you can do it with free markets.