Sept. 29 — The Department of Energy pushed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday to boost compensation for generators providing base-load power supplies, proposing the most significant overhaul in the nation’s competitive power markets in over a decade.
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.