The desert southwest has moderate winter and prolonged hot summers
Mush of the year, the area has a surplus of generation capacity and is a major exporter of power to South California.
Natural gas is the most common marginal fuel due to the abundant natural gas reserves, but coal and hydropower are relatively common too.
The area also receives a great deal of sunlight, making it an attractive location for solar power.
There are three major hubs for electricity trading in the area, and major power generation facilities are located near each hub.
Mead: is located on the outskirts of Las Vegas. Lake Mead is the artificial lake formed when the Hoover Dam was built on the Colorado River. The Hoover Dam is a major source of hydroelectric power and the primary delivery point for power in southern Nevada.
Palo Verde: is located at a major nuclear power plant and switching yard about 45 miles west of Phoenix, Arizona. Many high power lines to California are located at this switching yard.
Four Corners: is located in northwestern New Mexico at the interconnection of several major transmission lines.
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