“We are clearly at a pivotal moment for our nation. We have the opportunity to be the global leader in the development of Artificial Intelligence.”
On Friday, March 14, the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) sent a letter to the House Energy & Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Energy following the March 5 hearing, Scaling for Growth: Meeting the Demand for Reliable, Affordable Electricity. EPSA emphasized the importance of competitive wholesale electricity markets to support grid reliability and protect ratepayers as electricity demand rises due to AI expansion, domestic manufacturing growth, and electrification.
EPSA President & CEO Todd Snitchler highlighted that competitive markets have historically delivered lower costs, reduced emissions, and improved reliability. He warned against excessive regulatory intervention that could distort price signals and deter critical investment in new energy infrastructure. The letter also stressed the need for permitting reform to accelerate the development of new generation resources and urged the subcommittee to ensure that energy policies support both investment efficiency and long-term grid stability.
- Competitive Markets Drive Efficiency – Competitive wholesale electricity markets have historically delivered lower costs, reduced emissions, and improved reliability.
- Rising Electricity Demand – Increased demand from AI, domestic manufacturing, and electrification requires significant investment in new energy infrastructure.
- Investment & Market Signals – Competitive markets provide the best mechanism to attract investment in new generation capacity without burdening ratepayers with unnecessary costs.
- Permitting Reform Needed – Streamlining permitting processes is essential to accelerating the buildout of new energy resources.
- Regulatory Uncertainty Risks – Overregulation or market distortions could deter investment and threaten long-term grid stability.
- Role of AI & Data Centers – EPSA highlights the need for flexible energy solutions as AI-driven data centers increase electricity consumption.
- Call for Balanced Energy Policy – Policymakers must ensure energy policies support both investment efficiency and long-term grid reliability.
