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Improved Design of Low-Carbon Electricity Markets

Faculty Lead: Audun Botterud

Project Description: Dr. Botterud’s research focuses on modeling and analysis of electricity markets and the electric power grid in the United States and Europe. He is preparing a paper comparing European and US electricity market design, identifying best practices and promising directions for cost-effective and reliable low-carbon electricity markets. The IPL is assisting in translating this academic paper into a policy brief and disseminating the research findings to relevant policy makers.

IPL Support: Editing public comments on federal regulation, developing a policy brief, identifying appropriate target audiences, logistical support.