Fed Data: Texans Under Deregulation Pay More

Fed Data: Texans Under Deregulation Pay More

Average residential electricity prices in areas of the state with deregulation have remained stubbornly higher than prices outside deregulation. The trend began in 2002, which was the very first year of retail electric competition, and has continued unabated for every year for which there is data to conduct the analysis.

New TCAP Report Shows History of High Prices, Complaints

New TCAP Report Shows History of High Prices, Complaints

Deregulated Electricity in Texas: A History of Retail Competition also reveals that Texans in deregulated areas consistently have paid more for power than Texans outside deregulation. It shows that many big electric companies — after spending years arguing against market intervention — now clamor for price supports.

TCAP Statement on PUC Decision

TCAP Statement on PUC Decision

The Texas Coalition for Affordable Power issues a statement regarding the PUC’s decision to increase a price offer cap in the state’s wholesale electricity market by 50 percent.