ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPETITION COALITION
/ ABOUT
Electricity Transmission Project Competition Is Essential
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition is committed to increasing competition in America’s electricity transmission infrastructure to meet the United States’ net-zero carbon emission goals while providing savings to ratepayers.
Electricity transmission competition has support from the Biden Administration, as well as Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle. ETCC represents a diverse group of more than 85 companies and organizations from 48 states that all advocate for increased competition.
/ KEY FINDINGS
Competition Cuts Costs
/ WIDE SUPPORT
What People Are Saying
State commissions, federal agencies, trade associations, consumer groups, lawmakers, and environmental advocates agree that transmission competition is needed to ensure the creation of cost-effective and efficient transmission projects.
News & Resources
Electricity Price Inflation Outpaces CPI by 50%
May 15, 2024
The annualized 12 month electricity inflation price index increased 5.1% and continues to outpace the Consumer Price Index by 50%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Defeat of Iowa ROFR Bill Huge Victory for Consumers
April 22, 2024
Paul Cicio, Chair of the Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition released the following statement in response to the defeat of Iowa HF 2551 & SF 2372.
Electricity Inflation 30% Higher Than CPI Over Last 12 Months
April 10, 2024
Electricity inflation remains the highest consumer goods cost among the items in the Consumer Price Index according to the latest release of data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last year electricity prices have risen by 5% compared to 2.2% for food, and 2.5% for medical care commodities.