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Author Archives: jakedyer
Big Fine from Feds in Energy Case: Does Texas need more authority?
The federal counterpart to our own Public Utility Commission has assessed a penalty for market manipulation dwarfing anything like it levied in Texas. Continue reading
Texas electric deregulation subject of new PBS report
Inside E Street, a Public Broadcasting System program featured on more than 200 TV stations nationwide, has begun airing a new segment. It’s main focus: electric deregulation in Texas. Continue reading
Affordable Energy Coalition Urges Caution in Generation Supply Debate
(Courtesy Texas Energy Report) How can the PUC and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ensure adequate supplies of electricity this summer and beyond without sending electric bills soaring, especially for smaller commercial and retail customers? Continue reading
With loss of tax breaks, new doubts about transmission expense
Texans are on the hook for nearly $7 billion in new transmission construction for wind power. But with the apparent loss of key tax breaks and a changing market, does all that expense still make sense? A state lawmaker raises questions. Continue reading
TXU Buyout: After Millions Spent on Lobbyists, a Bad Bet
Consumer advocates had sounded the alarm about the massive debt used in the buyout of TXU in 2007. And now, five years later, that debt has become crushing. Says one analyst about the energy giant’s chances: “The game may not be over just yet, but the prospects don’t look so good.” Continue reading
What is the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power?
Find out more about the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power, one of the state’s leading coalitions of energy consumers. Continue reading
TCAP Releases Report for 10-Year Anniversary of Deregulation
So, after 10 years of electric deregulation: how has Texas fared? A new report from the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power provides answers. Continue reading
Price supports for deregulated electric companies?
Should policymakers in Texas approve measures intended specifically to increase profits for deregulated power companies? Continue reading
Texans under deregulation have paid $3,100 more for electricity
The short end of the stick: Texans in deregulated areas have paid substantially more for electricity than Texans outside deregulation. Continue reading
Warning: New Proposals Designed to Increase Prices, Company Profits
Artificial price supports in the competitive market? Price caps become price floors? New regulatory proposals offer “heads I win, tails you lose” vision of deregulation. Continue reading →