Defined term
Real-time pricing
Real-time pricing uses prices that reflect immediate costs and change frequently.
grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-217 · Last verified August 28, 2026
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Content modified 2026-08-28
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Definition
Real-time pricing uses prices that reflect immediate costs and change frequently.
Applicable jurisdiction: US
Verified August 28, 2026
Why it matters
A retail tariff controls real-time prices, enrollment, and billing; FERC's primer does not set those local terms.
Applicable jurisdiction: US
Verified August 28, 2026
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Primary sources
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: FERC Energy Markets Primer, January 17, 2024, pp. 41–42 — Retail Demand Response / real-time pricing
Revision FERC Energy Markets Primer (January 2024) · Source event as of January 17, 2024 · Ontology accessed August 28, 2026 · Ontology verified August 28, 2026
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: FERC Energy Markets Primer, January 17, 2024, pp. 41–42 — Retail Demand Response
Revision FERC Energy Markets Primer (January 2024) · Source event as of January 17, 2024 · Ontology accessed August 28, 2026 · Ontology verified August 28, 2026