June 28 — Texas’ energy market just got supercharged. Vistra Energy, owner of the state’s biggest solar power plant, will add the state’s biggest battery, a move that promises to help stabilize notoriously fickle renewable energy and reduce prices along the way.
— Dallas Morning News
Is a policy analyst for TCAP, a coalition of cities and other political subdivisions that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because high energy costs can impact municipal budgets and the ability to fund essential services, TCAP, as part of its mission, actively promotes affordable energy policies. High energy prices also place a burden on local businesses and home consumers.