The potential for segmentation of the retail market for electricity in Ireland

Marie Hyland (), Eimear Leahy and Richard Tol

Energy Policy, 2013, vol. 61, issue C, 349-359

Abstract: We estimate the gross margin that is earned from the supply of electricity to households in Ireland. Using half hourly electricity demand data, the system marginal price (also called the wholesale price) and the retail price of electricity, we analyse how the gross margin varies across customers with different characteristics. The wholesale price varies throughout the day, thus, the time at which electricity is used affects the gross margin. The main factor in determining gross margin, however, is the level of demand.

Keywords: Electricity demand; Market segmentation; Smart meters (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.05.052

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