TCAP Releases Updated History of Deregulation Report
It was with the promise of better prices and choices that state lawmakers in 1999 adopted the Texas electric deregulation law. Newly minted electric companies would compete for customers. In theory, market forces would keep a lid on bills. How has Texas fared since...
Report: Avoid Pre-Paid Electric Service
Prepaid plans often lead to unexpectedly higher bills, quick disconnections and other very unpleasant surprises, according to a new report.
Northeastern Capacity Market Fails to Deliver Reliability
Wonder why capacity markets don’t work? Look no further than New England, where officials warn that electric reliability is deteriorating. In a recent filing to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, operators of the New England power grid noted that the rate of...