A method and computerized system for reducing risk actually assumed by at least
one of a plurality of parties, wherein at least one of the parties supplies electric
power to at least one other of the parties, and if an unplanned at least partial
failure to supply the electric power occurs, at least one of the parties assumes
the risk. The method includes designating at least one factor associated with the
supplying of electric power and for determining whether an unplanned at least partial
failure to supply the electric power that occurs is a qualifying event; designating
a compensation which will at least partially reduce the risk actually assumed by
the at least one of the parties assuming the risk if the unplanned at least partial
failure to supply the electric power occurs and is determined to be a qualifying
event; and, establishing a relationship between the at least one of the parties
assuming the risk and at least one other party. The at least one other party agrees
to provide the compensation to the at least one of the parties assuming the risk
if the unplanned at least partial failure to supply the electric power occurs and
is determined to be a qualifying event.