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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
KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON AND SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES. The Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) and America’s competitive power suppliers are working to protect the health and safety of our employees, customers, and communities as we keep the nation powered throughout the novel coronavirus/ COVID-19 pandemic. EPSA has worked proactively and collaboratively with other electricity industry sectors and government to prepare for extreme weather events and emergencies, and the same level of Read More
COMPETITIVE POWER SUPPLIERS BRING EFFICIENT, RELIABLE ELECTRICITY AT THE LOWEST COST TO ILLINOISANS—ALL WITHOUT A GUARANTEED RETURN FROM RATEPAYERS OR TAXPAYER-FUNDED SUBSIDIES. BY THE NUMBERS 21,000 MW - EPSA member companies own and operate 21,000 MW of power generation capacity in Illinois—nearly half of the state’s 51,000 MW of capacity. 6,000 MW - EPSA members own and operate nearly 6,000 MW of renewable generation capacity nationwide, with another 600 MW currently under Read More
Fair competition in the markets where electricity is bought and sold is good for consumers because it helps keep costs low and power generators efficient and innovative. That’s why the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently issued four orders addressing buyer-side mitigation rules for the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)’s capacity markets. The orders, issued February 20, 2020, seek to keep New York’s electricity market competitive and help ensure price signals work Read More
On December 19, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) took action to ensure the 65 million Americans served by the nation’s largest wholesale electricity market continue to enjoy the many benefits of competitive power generation. Competition among power generators has saved consumers money, spurred innovation, and resulted in lower emissions. Specifically, FERC directed PJM Interconnection to extend the Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR), a price floor, in its capacity market, Read More
Cyber and physical security are essential to electricity generation operations and represent a clear and extensive commitment by EPSA members, competitive suppliers, and independent power producers in the delivery of safe and reliable power to customers across the U.S. The electric power supply sector recognizes that its operations are the targets of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks executed by a variety of attackers including nation-states and organized international criminals and is Read More
