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Understanding Short-Run Marginal Cost in Electricity Generation

This chapter explores short-run marginal cost in electricity generation, focusing on how individual power plants' costs are influenced by fuel and operational expenses. It highlights the merit order system and the role of renewable energy in reducing overall generation costs.

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