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.

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

See also:

• Generator Clean Spark Spread