The Complex World of Power Markets ft. Economist Lynne Kiesling

As the world rapidly changes and new challenges emerge, many are questioning the best way to continue providing safe, reliable, cost-effective, and cleaner power. For some, that means reforming electric power markets. For others, it could mean doing away with competition entirely. In this episode, Lynne Kiesling, an economist and expert on electric competition unpacks the complex world of power markets, their benefits as compared to a vertically integrated model, what critics get wrong, and what’s on the horizon for new energy solutions.  

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Chapters

• 1:14 About Lynne Kiesling
• 2:44 Why Lynne Chose Electric Competition
• 5:20 The Story of Competitive Markets' Evolution
• 11:16 Why Competition Works
• 17:00 How Consumers Benefit
• 22:07 Lynne's Top 3 Questions for Competition
• 22:40 What Critics Get Wrong
• 31:42 The Big Question: Can Competitive Markets Deliver?
• 36:32 Lightning Round Questions for Lynne