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NLPES Site Map NLPES Panel on Research Methods Click here to start Table of Contents NLPES Panel on Research Methods Steven Hendrickson Introduction Topics of Discussion Background Background (cont.) The Power Exchange The Power Exchange The Independent System Operator The Independent System Operator (cont.) Electricity Prices Spiked During the Summer 2000 Electricity Prices Spiked During the Summer 2000 Audit Scope Audit Results We Got Help From Consultants California Relied Too Much on the Spot Market California Relied Too Much on the Spot Market California Relied Too Much on the Spot Market Multiple Markets Multiple Markets and Higher Prices Multiple Markets and Higher Prices (cont.) Underscheduling by Both Buyers and Sellers Underscheduling by Both Buyers and Sellers (cont.) Underscheduling by Both Buyers and Sellers (cont.) Underscheduling by Both Buyers and Sellers (cont.) ISO Was Not Equipped To Handle The Volume ISO Was Not Equipped To Handle The Volume (cont.) Key Methodologies Key Methodologies (cont.) Key Methodologies (cont.) Author: Steve Hendrickson NLPES Contact: bob.boerner@ncsl.org NLPES Home Page: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/nlpes/ Other information: NLPES Fall Training Conference September 5-8, 2001 Marriott Country Club Plaza Kansas City

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