Written by dkoplowPosted: May. 14, 2018

Definitional problems and data gaps in PJM capacity repricing proposal likely to bias adjustments against renewable energy

PJM Interconnection LLC (PJM) has been worried that certain state subsidies harm the competitiveness of capacity auctions within its territory.  PJM serves as the grid operator for all or parts of Delaware, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio,… Read More

Written by dkoplowPosted: Apr. 11, 2018

Oil for (almost) nothing and gas for free

Natural resource giveaways to friends and family have long been a global concern, and there is an extensive literature documenting the problem.  This 1999 paper by the International Monetary Fund, for example, finds a link between the degree to which a nation or state is dependent on natural… Read More

Written by dkoplowPosted: Dec. 06, 2017

Fossil love and other fun nuggets in the Senate tax reform bill

When the drinks are flowing at the open bar, it's not a big surprise that patrons swarm for their free pints.  Tax bills are the same, with amendments aplenty as the hours ticked on towards the Senate passage of a massive tax reform package last week.  Hey, when you are spending somebody else's… Read More