New! TCAP Timeline Shows Major Milestones
A new timeline tells history of the Texas electricity market, from deregulation’s beginning, to phantom tax collections by utilities, to a recent drive by generators to secure multi-billion-dollar subsidies.
Capacity Market: Billion Dollar Subsidies for Big Electric
The purpose of a capacity market is to INCREASE energy costs. By their very design, capacity markets contribute to higher prices.
Legislative Deep Pockets: Electric Companies Comprise State’s Top Lobby Spenders
When it comes to paying for expensive legislative lobbyists, four of the top five biggest spenders during the most recent legislative session were electric companies. That’s the word from Texans for Public Justice, a campaign watchdog group, which also reported this...
Houston Utility Reaping Unauthorized Windfall Profits
CenterPoint Energy collects more profits than have been previously authorized by regulators. That may come as good news to shareholders, but its a windfall paid directly by Houston area electric customers.