Grid Innovations

Should Pure Competition be the Goal for Grid Operators?

Feb. 12, 2018

Should our “independent” system operators be creating new rules of completion that facilitate state policies such as tax breaks or other subsidies that benefit

David Shadle

In this time of turbocharged change, grid operators in deregulated markets are caught in the cross-hairs of blame with nuclear and coal fleets flailing against newer technologies and subsidized capacity providers such as demand response and renewables.

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About the Author

David Shadle | Grid Optimization Editor

Dave joined the T&D World team as the editor of the Grid Optimization Center of Excellence website in January 2016.

Dave is a power industry veteran with a history of leading environmental and development organizations, championing crucial projects, managing major acquisitions and implementing change. Dave is currently a principal at Power Advance, LLC, an independent consulting firm specializing in power project development, research and analysis, due diligence and valuation support. Dave is also a contributing consultant for Transmission & Distribution World. Prior to Power Advance, Dave held business and power project development positions with The Louis Berger Group, Iberdrola Renewables, FPL Energy and General Public Utilities. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Purdue University.