Joel MacDonald
Joel MacDonald is an economist specializing in electricity rates and market dynamics, known for his insightful analysis of Alberta's deregulated energy sector. He has highlighted the complexities behind the province's surging electricity prices, attributing significant factors to the expiration of long-term power purchase agreements and the concentrated ownership of generation assets. MacDonald's expertise has positioned him as a key voice in discussions around energy pricing and the impacts of market fluctuations on consumers.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,228 | $1,700,000 | 726$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 16,228 | $1,700,000 | 726$ |
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Canada:
Joel MacDonald, an economist at Energyrates.ca who specializes in electricity rates, explained that those agreements were managed by the Alberta Electricity System Operator.
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