June 12 — NRG Energy, the biggest electricity seller in Houston, has teamed up with a solar power provider to develop 25 megawatts of solar projects that NRG hopes will attract environmentally-sensitive commercial and industrial customers.
— Houston Chronicle
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.