ELECTRICITY PRICING IN THE AGE OF AI

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AI's growing demand highlights power as the real bottleneck, with data center electricity needs doubling every two years. The book explores the intricacies of electricity commodities, emphasizing the central role of independent system operators (ISOs) in managing supply and pricing through marginal cost principles. Economic models like "energy-only markets" and spread trading strategies are key for predicting market movements and securing stable economics in the volatile power markets.