Capacity Markets

A market for trading capacity credits.

Last Updated:  June 20, 2025

Version:  1.0.0

Generated:  November 06, 2025

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Definition by FERC

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A market for the trading of capacity credits (the ability to produce electricity in the market area during a defined period) usually between parties obligated to deliver electricity to customers and power plant owners.