WEST TRAC KER: High gas prices drive up power prices, overshadow renewable output

摘要

Wholesale power prices across the West averaged nearly 50% higher year on year as strong gas prices stifled renewable generation output, while winter forward packages continue to rise. California Independent System Operator peakload averaged 27.923 GW in October, down 12% from a year ago and a drop of 20% from September, according to ISO data. Population-weighted temperatures averaged 8.4% lower year on year for October, according to CustomerWeather data.