The Texas Coalition for Affordable Power released a report in June showing that average residential prices are higher in deregulated areas of Texas than in the regulated areas that include Austin and San Antonio. But the same report shows that in deregulated markets, such as Dallas, nearly half of all retail suppliers are offering more affordable individual deals than the average energy rates in regulated areas of Texas.
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.