Jan. 21 — Texas regulators last week rejected a proposal to change the way transmission costs are apportioned among power generators, a move that would have cost wind farms in West Texas more to get their power to market.
— 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.