EPSA Again Urges NJ Utility Regulators to Choose Cost-Effective, Competitive Path to Reduce Emissions Washington, D.C. – A policy proposed to New Jersey regulators could raise electricity bills and hinder the state’s ambitious clean energy goals, while giving outsized control to powerful utilities. In comments filed today with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) pointed to input from a diverse range of power providers, renewable and Read More
Stakeholders Caution Against New Jersey FRR
FRR Could Raise Costs, Impede New Jersey’s Energy Goals Say Renewable Developers, Power Generators, Environmental Advocates, Consumer Watchdogs and Policy Analysts In comments submitted to New Jersey utility regulators, diverse stakeholders urge caution in pursuing the Fixed Resource Requirement (FRR) to procure power in New Jersey – a path that could significantly raise electricity costs, hinder clean energy development and Read More
Coalition Applauds FERC Decision to Hold Carbon Pricing Discussion
Federal Energy Regulator Kicks Off Conversation on How Carbon Pricing in Competitive Power Markets Could Spur Cost-Effective Emissions Reductions Washington, D.C. – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Wednesday seized a timely opportunity to facilitate a conversation on how competitive power markets can cost-effectively achieve carbon emissions reduction goals, says the Carbon Price Coalition, a diverse group of power generators, trade associations and think tank experts that Read More
New Jersey: Competitive Power Markets Will Deliver Affordable Clean Energy
EPSA Presents NJ Regulators With Cost-Effective Ways to Reduce CO2 Emissions As New Jersey examines its energy future, the region’s competitive power markets can spur progress while keeping costs low, said the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) in comments filed in response to a March New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (BPU) inquiry. “Competitive power markets should be recognized as the best mechanism to achieve state clean energy goals—not an inhibitor to them,” wrote EPSA, laying Read More
Credit Competition for Favorable BGE Rates
Todd Snitchler for The Baltimore Sun Reader Commentary, May 19, 2020 A view of Baltimore, Maryland’s cityscape overlooking the Inner Harbor and Patapsco River at night. Credit: iStock.com/traxlergirl Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s recently proposed two-year rate freeze would be welcome relief for Maryland families and businesses struggling under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (“BGE wants to freeze utility rates for 2 years, then increase them by 8% in 2023,” May 15). The Read More
Auction Delay Threatens Mid-Atlantic Power Grid, Electricity Costs, Environmental Progress
PJM Capacity Auction Must Be Held As Soon as Possible, EPSA Tells FERC in Comments on March “MOPR Order” Compliance Filing Washington, D.C. – After a year of delay, holding the auction that determines electric power costs and reliability for 65 million homes and businesses should be a top priority for federal energy regulators and Mid-Atlantic grid operator PJM Interconnection, the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) said Friday. EPSA represents competitive power suppliers with more than Read More
