In an August 5, 2021, letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman and Commissioners, The Energy Trading Institute (ETI), Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) and Western Power Trading Forum (WPTF) expressed support for the June 2, 2021, letter sent by a list of distinguished past Commissioners and Chairs urging the Commission to explore expansion of organized regional wholesale power markets, known as Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs).
The power industry is at a critical turning point for a variety of reasons, including addressing climate challenge and social justice issues, resource adequacy concerns in various parts of the country, balancing state interests, and maintaining reliability in a cost-effective manner. It is critical that we have a solid underlying framework as we address these challenges and that the FERC provide a platform for the civil discourse necessary to further establish that framework.
