The Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA)’s Competitive Policy Positions
The United States is entering a new era of electricity demand growth. From artificial intelligence and data centers to electrification and industrial expansion, the need for reliable, around-the-clock power is increasing at an unprecedented pace.
Meeting this moment requires policies that prioritize reliability, affordability, and timely investment. Competitive electricity markets are the most effective tool to deliver these outcomes—mobilizing private capital, sending accurate price signals, and ensuring that those who invest in new resources bear the risks, not consumers.
EPSA and our member companies — America’s competitive power suppliers — support market-based policies that allow all resources to compete, encourage innovation, and enable the rapid development of new generation and infrastructure. Competitive markets have delivered billions in consumer savings and are essential to meeting rising demand while maintaining a reliable and cost-effective power grid.
EPSA’s Core Policy Principles
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