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Evaluating the Role of Information Disclosure on Bidding Behavior in Wholesale Electricity Markets

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  • Brown, David P.

    (University of Alberta, Department of Economics)

  • Cajueiro, Daniel O.

    (University of Brasilia)

  • Eckert, Andrew

    (University of Alberta, Department of Economics)

  • Silveira, Douglas

    (University of Alberta, Department of Economics)

Abstract

Real-time information has the potential to improve market outcomes in wholesale electricity markets. However, transparency can also facilitate coordination between firms, raising questions over the appropriate extent of information disclosure. Despite this ongoing debate, there is a lack of understanding of the information employed by firms when bidding in wholesale electricity markets. We use data from Alberta’s wholesale market and leverage machine learning techniques to evaluate the real-time information firms use when forming their bidding decisions. We find that aggregate market-level variables emerge as important predictors, while detailed firm-specific information does not lead to a material improvement in predicting firms’ bidding decisions. These results suggest that firm-specific information, which has raised concerns because of its potential use in facilitating coordinated behavior, may not be required to promote efficient market outcomes.

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  • Brown, David P. & Cajueiro, Daniel O. & Eckert, Andrew & Silveira, Douglas, 2024. "Evaluating the Role of Information Disclosure on Bidding Behavior in Wholesale Electricity Markets," Working Papers 2024-2, University of Alberta, Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:albaec:2024_002
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    Keywords

    Machine Learning; Electricity; Price Forecasting; Competition Policy;
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    JEL classification:

    • D43 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Oligopoly and Other Forms of Market Imperfection
    • L13 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Oligopoly and Other Imperfect Markets
    • L50 - Industrial Organization - - Regulation and Industrial Policy - - - General
    • L94 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Electric Utilities
    • Q40 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - General

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