Grid Gold Rush: Panning for Future Market Design

As Western grid expansion accelerates, new market structures like Markets+, Southwest Power Pool+ (SPP+), and California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) are reshaping how energy is coordinated and traded across the region. This session will break down what these models are, why they're emerging, and the key similarities and differences between them. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how these evolving market designs affect short- and long-term business strategies and where opportunities exist to participate and capture value in a more interconnected Western grid. *Open to Full Conference passholders only.