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NEWS & RESOURCES
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition is a leading source for news, policy, research, and education on electricity transmission competition.
To Confront Electricity Price Inflation FERC Must Act to Rein in Utility Transmission Monopolies
October 24, 2025
The latest inflation data once again revealed that electricity price inflation is driving general price increases. On an annual basis, electricity price inflation rose by 3.9% or 56% higher than the CPI (2.5%) and 86% higher than food at (2.1%) respectively.
Consumers Welcome DOJ and FTC Action to Eliminate Anti-Competitive Regulations
September 17, 2025
The latest inflation data once again revealed that electricity price inflation is driving general price increases. On an annual basis, electricity price inflation rose by 3.9% or 56% higher than the CPI (2.5%) and 86% higher than food at (2.1%) respectively.
Utility Prices Rising: Electricity Prices Increase 6.2% as Compared to CPI at 2.9%
September 11, 2025
The latest inflation data once again revealed that electricity price inflation is driving general price increases. On an annual basis, electricity price inflation rose by 3.9% or 56% higher than the CPI (2.5%) and 86% higher than food at (2.1%) respectively.
Electricity Inflation More Than Double the Consumer Price Index
August 12, 2025
The latest inflation data once again revealed that electricity price inflation is driving general price increases. On an annual basis, electricity price inflation rose by 3.9% or 56% higher than the CPI (2.5%) and 86% higher than food at (2.1%) respectively.
CPI Report: Electricity Price Inflation 56% Higher than the Consumer Price Index and 86% Higher than Food Inflation
September 11, 2024
The latest inflation data once again revealed that electricity price inflation is driving general price increases. On an annual basis, electricity price inflation rose by 3.9% or 56% higher than the CPI (2.5%) and 86% higher than food at (2.1%) respectively.
Electricity Price Inflation Over 4X Grocery Bill Increases!
August 14, 2024
Electricity price inflation rose on an annual basis by 4.9%, well in excess of comparable rises in the average American grocery bill of 1.1%, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
ICYMI: NPR Exposes Incumbent Monopoly Utility Efforts to Block Electricity Transmission Competition and Increase Consumer Costs
August 9, 2024
NPR’s Planet Money published a story on the issue of electricity transmission competition. During the episode, former FERC Chair Jon Wellinghoff said it best, “competition provides for faster, better, cheaper. That’s all going to help consumers.”
Annual Electricity Prices Continue to Rise Amid Summer Heatwave
July 11, 2024
Transmission costs are skyrocketing due to lack of competition and FERC’s “Right-Sizing” provision will only accelerate these rising costs.
Annual Electricity Price Inflation Increase Almost Double the CPI
June 12, 2024
The latest inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows electricity price inflation continues to exceed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on an annual basis.
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.
ETCC Statement on Defeat of Wisconsin ROFR Bill AB 470
March 13, 2024
Paul Cicio , Chair of ETCC, issued the following statement on the defeat of Wisconsin ROFR bill AB 470.
ICYMI: CPUC Commissioner Calls on FERC to Embrace Transmission Competition
March 13, 2024
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Commissioner Darcie L. Houck has urged FERC to embrace transmission competition and drop the right of first refusal (ROFR) provisions from its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) on transmission planning.
Electricity Price Inflation Continues to Outpace CPI by 12.4% as FERC Decision on Transmission Competition Nears
March 12, 2024
The latest inflation data release confirms that electricity prices continue to outpace the Consumer Price Index with electricity prices increasing by 3.6% compared to 3.2% for the CPI over the last 12 months.
WIRES Letter to FERC Incorrectly Pits Collaboration Against Transmission Competition
March 4, 2024
Paul Cicio, Chair of the Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition, released the following statement in response to the WIRES’s letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Coalition Urges FERC Nominees to Put Consumers First and Back Electricity Transmission Competition
February 29, 2024
ETCC welcomed the nomination of three new commissioners by President Biden to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Electricity Consumers Rebuts False Claims Made by EEI in FERC Transmission Docket
February 22, 2024
Paul Cicio, Chair of the Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition, released the following statement in response to the Edison Electric Institute’s letter to FERC.
Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition Applauds Pending Minnesota Legislation to Eliminate Anti-Competitive Law
February 14, 2024
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition (ETCC) released the following statement in support of Minnesota legislation to eliminate its anti-competitive law.
Electricity Inflation Tops Monthly CPI by 400% driven by spiraling transmission rate increases
February 13, 2024
Electricity inflation continued to increase in January 2024 putting further financial pressure on consumers across the country even as headline inflation slows. Electricity inflation increased by 1.2% on a monthly basis, and 3.8% over the last 12 months.
Utility Report Fails to Debunk Transmission Competition Benefits
February 1, 2024
In comments filed with FERC, ETCC responded to the incumbent utility-spearheaded coalition Developers Advocating Transmission Advancements (DATA) – to set the record straight about their misleading claims and to urge FERC to disregard the utilities’ unverified and authorless white paper entirely.
December Electricity Price Inflation Jumps 1.3%, Outpacing CPI at Just .3%
January 11, 2024
Today’s inflation data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the monthly increase for electricity in December was 1.3% as compared to just .3% for the CPI.
Latest CPI Release: Monthly Electricity Price Inflation Increases 1.4% vs .1% for CPI Due to Accelerating Transmission Costs – FERC Must Act
December 12, 2023
Consumers call on FERC to take action to fight runaway electricity price inflation, which has continued to climb even as the prices of commodities and consumer goods fall.
Supreme Court Decision Not to Grant Cert Signals that Texas Right of First Refusal Law is Unconstitutional
December 11, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to grant cert in Lake vs. NextEra Energy, signaling that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision got it right and that there was no reason to overturn their Opinion.
ICYMI: Iowa Court Decision Has Regional Impact for MISO States and Billions in Cost Savings for Consumers
December 7, 2023
ICYMI: Iowa district court permanently strikes down ROFR law as debate continues in the Midwest over who can build and own new transmission lines. Read more in POLITICO’s Energywire.
BREAKING: Iowa Courts Side with Consumers on Electricity Transmission Competition
December 5, 2023
In a victory for Iowa electricity consumers, the Iowa District Court for Polk County has set aside Iowa’s unconstitutional Right of First Refusal (ROFR) law and regulation. In addition, the court barred the state from issuing permits on projects and intervenors from any action on their MISO assigned projects.
Report: FERC’s $277 Billion Electricity Price Hike
November 28, 2023
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition (ETCC) released a new report, FERC’s $277 Billion Electricity Price Hike, which includes the most comprehensive assemblage of consumer opinion research about their views on electricity transmission competition – and the impact on American families and business.
Broad Coalition of Consumer Groups Prevent Anti-Consumer Transmission Competition ROFR Bills from Advancing in Wisconsin
November 16, 2023
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition (ETCC) welcomed the decision by the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate to not take action on AB 470 or SB 481, two anti-consumer Right of First Refusal (ROFR) bills.
Electricity Price Inflation Increases – Consumer Price Index is Flat
November 14, 2023
Today’s inflation data release by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms that electricity prices continue to rise causing harm to households and businesses. Electricity prices have far outpaced other energy commodities, which continued their steep declines over the past year.
ICYMI: Chicago Tribune Editorial – Illinois lawmakers should sustain Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s veto of this unwarranted gift to Ameren
November 8, 2023
A bill that surfaced suddenly in late May and passed in the final hours of the spring session would hand Ameren a monopoly over the future development and operation of high-voltage power lines in its territory.
ETCC Applauds Solicitor General on Supreme Court Filing in Lake v. NextEra Energy
October 24, 2023
Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar filed a brief on behalf of the United States stating that the U.S. Supreme Court should not grant cert in the Supreme Court docket 22-601, Peter Lake, Chairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas v. NextEra Energy.
Electricity Prices Increase at Triple the Rate of September CPI
October 12, 2023
The latest set of inflation data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed that electricity price inflation continues to hurt households and businesses, far outpacing overall CPI.
12-Month Electricity Inflation Rate Running 6.3% Ahead of CPI Energy Commodities – FERC Must Act
September 13, 2023
The latest set of inflation data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed that electricity price inflation continues to hurt households and businesses, far outpacing other energy commodities.
Competitive Electricity Transmission Bidding Process Saves New Mexico Consumers $84 Million
August 29, 2023
Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) board of directors awarded NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest, LLC a new competitively-bid electricity project that will provide millions in cost savings to families and business in New Mexico.
ETCC Applauds Decision by Governor Pritzker to Veto Electric Utility ‘Right of First Refusal’ Provision in HB 3445 – a Victory for Consumers
August 16, 2023
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition welcomed the decision by Governor J.B. Pritzker to stand up to incumbent monopoly utilities and veto the Right of First Refusal (ROFR) provision in HB 3445, which would have led to higher electricity transmission prices.
12-Month Electricity Price Inflation Remains High at 3% While All Other Energy Commodities Collectively Fall 20% – FERC Must Act
August 10, 2023
Inflation data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today continues the long-term trend of electricity inflation exceeding other commodities as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Electricity Price Inflation is 80% Higher Than the Consumer Price Index – FERC Must Act and Require Electricity Transmission Competition
July 12, 2023
Inflation data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today confirms the long-term trend of electricity inflation exceeding the Consumer Price Index (CPI) benchmark and other commodities.
Electricity Price Inflation Outpaces CPI by 47% – FERC Must Act
June 14, 2023
Inflation data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today showed electricity inflation’s long-term price mark continuing to exceed overall inflation even as the Consumer Price Index slows.
ICYMI: Springfield Lawmakers Considering 11th Hour Bill to Block Competition for Electricity Transmission Projects – Crain’s Chicago Business
May 25, 2023
Springfield lawmakers are considering a last ditch attempt to ram through legislation that would block electricity transmission competition in Illinois, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.
Missouri Legislature Makes Wise Decision to Not Support Anti-Consumer ROFR Bill SB 568
May 12, 2023
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition welcomed the decision by the Missouri legislature to not take action to advance SB 568 before the legislative session expired.
Indiana Governor Signs Bill to Increase Electricity Prices on Households and Businesses – Sides with Utility Monopolies versus Consumers
May 1, 2023
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition was disappointed in the decision by Governor Eric Holcomb to sign HB 1420, which will lead to higher electricity transmission rates in the state of Indiana.
Consumers Call on Senate Energy Committee to Support Electricity Transmission Competition
April 25, 2023
In a letter to the Senate Energy Committee Chair Joe Manchin and Ranking Member John Barrasso, the ETCC asked the two leaders to urge FERC to embrace electricity transmission competition.
Consumers Call on Governor Eric Holcomb to Veto HB 1420, Which Will Result in Higher Electricity Prices
April 24, 2023
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition wrote a letter to Governor Eric Holcomb calling on him to veto HB 1420 and put consumers first.
Consumers Urge Governor Eric Holcomb to Veto HB 1420 – Reduce Consumer Electricity Costs and Stand Up Against Monopoly Interests
April 20, 2023
The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition called on Governor Eric Holcomb to put consumers first and veto HB 1420, which will significantly raise the price of electricity for Hoosiers.
Consumers Urge Indiana House to Oppose HB 1420
April 19, 2023
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
April 12, 2023
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
March 24, 2023
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
March 7, 2023
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!
March 1, 2023
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
February 24, 2023
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.