The last thing Illinois consumers need on their kitchen tables is a heaping helping of rate increases from their vertically integrated utilities. But that’s exactly what they’re getting.
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Competitive Power Highlights – August 2024
From extending nuclear power operations and cutting emissions to launching groundbreaking storage projects and leading hurricane relief, America’s competitive power suppliers have been hard at work through long summer days to keep the grid running smoothly, adding new energy sources to the grid, and supporting an energy expansion. Read on for details from Vistra Corp., NRG Energy, Calpine, and Tenaska
Read MoreEp. 7: The Electricity Market Referee on How to Get a Stronger, Cleaner, Cheaper Grid
Americans want reliable, affordable and cleaner electricity. Joe Bowring says if working properly, competitive markets will deliver those goals – but there are a lot of challenges from the pressure to subsidize power plants and new policy goals.
Read MoreThreats to Close Illinois Nuclear Plants Highlight the Problem With Subsidies
Illinois lawmakers will reconvene Tuesday, and may be poised to take up significant energy legislation that has stalled over the summer. The results will have significant implications for electricity customers, local communities, competitive market innovation and the state’s future energy costs – as well as Governor J.B. Pritzker’s clean energy ambitions. At the heart of the matter is the future of two […]
Read MorePoll: Americans Trust Competitive Markets to Spur Reliable, Affordable Clean Energy Transition
Americans believe competitive energy markets are more effective than utility monopolies at providing cleaner, affordable and most importantly – reliable – electricity.
Read MoreFact Sheet: How Competition Benefits All Illinois Residents
In EPSA’s State Spotlight, learn how competitive power suppliers provide efficient, reliable electricity at the least cost to Illinoisans by investing in, building, and maintaining operations at their own economic risk.
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