Generator Spark Spread

Units:	$/MWh
Mode:	Output Only
Multi-band:	False
Default Value:
Validation Rule:
Key Property:	No
Description:	Difference between price received and cost of fuel used to generate.
Detail:

Generator Spark Spread is the difference between price received and cost of fuel used to generate and is defined as:

Spark Spread = Price Received - Fuel Price x Marginal Heat Rate = Price Received - SRMC + Emissions Incremental Cost + VOM Charge + UoS Charge SRMC = Fuel Price x Marginal Heat Rate + VOM Charge + UoS Charge + Emissions Incremental Cost