Montana Right-of-First-Refusal Law Fails to Advance – Consumers Win!
Lawmakers in Montana yesterday voted 11-1 in favor of tabling Senate Bill 353 that would favor incumbent utility monopolies and lead to higher electricity prices for consumers.
Oklahoma ROFR Bill Defeated – A Victory for Consumers
Consumers welcomed the defeat of SB 498 in the Oklahoma State Senate yesterday in a victory for consumers over the interests of incumbent monopoly utilities.
ICYMI: Kansas City Star Exposes Chiefs Tickets Gift Giving to Public Officials from Utility Companies with Pending Legislation
Consumer Coalition Urges Kansas Lawmakers to Reject a Right-of-First-Refusal (ROFR) Bill that Would Lead to Higher Rates for Consumers.
Electricity Price Inflation Rate of 11.9 Percent Continues to Outpace the CPI
The latest inflation data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the long-term trend of electricity price inflation has continued into 2023, despite cooling in the overall rate of inflation.
Electricity Price Inflation Soars to 14.3%, Despite Decline in Overall Inflation Rate
The latest inflation data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms the historic rise in long-run electricity prices, which far outpaces the overall consumer price index.
Consumers Welcome Appointment of Willie Phillips as Acting FERC Chair
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition welcomed the appointment of Commissioner Willie Phillips to the position of Acting Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Consumers Urge FERC to Back Electricity Transmission Competition, Consistent with FTC and DOJ Support
The most recent batch of inflation data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed sustained long-run electricity price inflation for consumers, continuing the trend of soaring costs this year.
Interregional Electric Transmission Projects Must be Competitively Bid
In response to the FERC workshop on Interregional Transfer Capability Transmission Planning & Cost Allocation Requirements, Paul Cicio, Chair of the Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition, released the following statement.
Consumers Urge Biden to Back Electricity Transmission Competition, Consistent with FTC and DOJ Support
The ETCC has sent a letter urging President Biden to back electricity transmission competition in the fight against inflation, consistent with the support from the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.
Competitive Electricity Transmission Bidding Process Saves New Jersey Ratepayers Billions of Dollars
New Jersey has embarked on the largest-ever competitive bidding process for a transmission project in the country, which will help facilitate the provision of electricity from offshore wind facilities to households and businesses—saving ratepayers billions of dollars.