Consumers Urge Indiana House to Oppose HB 1420
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition urged members of the Indiana House to oppose HB 1420, a right-of-first-refusal law (ROFR). urged members of the Indiana House to oppose HB 1420, a right-of-first-refusal law (ROFR). Similar ROFR laws have been shown to raise rates on consumers by as much as 40%.
Electricity Price Inflation Soars to 10.2%, Outpacing CPI Again – FERC Must Act
Inflation data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today showed another month of skyrocketing electricity inflation, while overall inflation slowed. FERC must act and support transmission competition.
Iowa Supreme Court Blocks “Anticompetitive” Right of First Refusal Bill
The Iowa Supreme Court struck a blow against anticompetitive monopoly interests in its decision to issue an injunction against the state’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR).
Consumers Disappointed by Mississippi Governor Reeves’ Decision to Sign Unconstitutional, Anti-Competitive Electricity Transmission Bill into Law
An 86-member consumer coalition expressed disappointment in Mississippi Governor Reeves’ decision to sign a new bill that would prevent transmission competition projects.
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).