Over-Priced “Nodal” System in the News

Over-Priced “Nodal” System in the News

In December, Texas is expected to shift over from its already complicated system for managing the wholesale electricity market to one that’s even more complicated. If the new system works the way it’s supposed to work, computers will spit out distinct prices for...
Texas Electric Prices: A Good News, Bad News Story

Texas Electric Prices: A Good News, Bad News Story

Here’s the good news. Electric prices in Texas have come down a little bit lately. Now, here’s the not-so-good news: despite the recent drops, electric prices in Texas have remained stubbornly above the national average. They’ve also remained well...
Reducing Confusion with Standardized Deals

Reducing Confusion with Standardized Deals

Shopping for electricity in the Texas deregulated market can be a bewildering experience.  A consumer may think they’ve selected the lowest-cost deal, only to find that it includes an onerous deposit requirement or some other restriction. To make the market more...
Big Profits for Electric Companies under Deregulation

Big Profits for Electric Companies under Deregulation

Electric deregulation was supposed to benefit consumers — that was the promise during the 1990s when several states adopted the market system. But according to a new report, some of the biggest winners last year were the major generation companies. Released by the...