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Understanding Spark, Dark, Clean-Spark & Clean-Dark Spreads: Why They Matter in Power & Energy Markets
Source: Tradingview.com (ERCOT North Spark Spread) In energy markets, spreads such as spark and dark (and their “clean” variants) reveal the economic incentives for power-plant dispatch. They also act as support or resistance levels for underlying fuels — especially natural gas. Spark Spread The spark spread measures the theoretical margin for a gas-fired generator. Formula: Spark Spread = Electricity Price − (Natural Gas Price × Heat Rate) Dark Spread The dark spread applie

Timothy Beggans
4 days ago2 min read


Natural Gas – Searching for a Bottom
Source: Swiss Federal Office of Energy SFOE Natural gas prices are still looking for a floor as bullish and bearish forces compete in...

Timothy Beggans
Aug 121 min read


Southwest Drought Could Trigger a Summer Energy Shock
Source: ChatGPT The U.S. Southwest is heading into summer under intensifying drought conditions. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor ,...

Timothy Beggans
May 61 min read


How to Avoid an Energy Crisis: What Are the Six Big Ideas?
Source: ChatGPT The U.S. grid is at a crossroads. Rising demand, climate extremes, and the drive to decarbonize are testing the limits of...
media4035
Apr 81 min read
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