But consumer advocacy groups, such as the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power, say that merchant power companies want it want it both ways, arguing in favor of free markets when prices are high, and calling for government intervention when they fall.
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.