Low electricity prices are sapping the profits of power-plant operators.
Companies that sell electricity to utilities, such as Dynegy Corp., Calpine Corp and NRG Energy Inc., reported slim profits or losses in the third quarter, as they contend with wholesale power prices that have fallen in recent years along with the price of natural gas.
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.