The U.S. electrical grid has undergone substantial transformation with increased penetration of wind and solar -forms of variable renewable energy (VRE). Despite the benefits of VRE for decarbonization, it has garnered some controversy for inducing unwanted effects in regional electricity markets. In this study, we examine the role of VRE penetration on the system electricity
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