Jan. 3 — Texas deregulated most of its electricity market in 2002 in a push to create a competitive market for power generators and give customers lower electricity prices. But the benefits of deregulation are debated, and one study released last year by the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power, a non-profit advocacy group, found that average electricity prices in regulated areas were lower.
— Houston Chronicle
Is a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.