This paper discusses the evolving rules and policies of wholesale markets that can create barriers to local governments’ achievement of an effective and rapid clean energy transition. The report reviews the current barriers associated with transmission, market rules, and stakeholder processes across these markets while considering how these barriers affect local government clean energy and decarbonization goals, and the role of effective engagement in addressing these barriers.

DOI https://doi.org/10.46830/wriwp.21.00097
RegionNorth AmericaMarch 30, 2022
This Working Paper is part of Electricity Market Design within our Energy Program. Reach out to Zach Greene for more information.
Authors
Elise Caplan, Zach Greene, Joseph Womble, Katrina McLaughlin and Lori Bird