April 8 — COVID-19 also threatens the economic state of the nation as unemployment soars, which “could have negative credit implications for certain utilities,” the report said. However, a worsening pandemic could also push regulators to be more aggressive against cost increases, some analysts say.
— Utility Dive
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.