Abstract
This paper develops a linear regression model for using actively traded NYMEX natural gas futures as a cross-hedge against electricity spot-price risk in the Pacific Northwest and for pricing the forward contracts in the presence of temperature and hydro risks. Our approach comports with reality and provides power purchasers with an effective instrument through which they can hedge their electricity bets through natural gas futures. It also demonstrates the sharp month-to-month variations in the natural gas futures' optimal hedge ratios and hedge effectiveness. Finally, it finds significant risk premiums in the Pacific Northwest forward prices, supporting the hypothesis that forward-contract buyers are relatively more risk-averse than sellers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 265-279 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Managerial and Decision Economics |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2011 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Business and International Management
- Strategy and Management
- Management Science and Operations Research
- Management of Technology and Innovation