By Todd Snitchler and Brian George in The Virginian-Pilot. In a region that has benefitted from competition, readers should be skeptical of a fear-based argument to benefit the utility. Instead, a reliable, affordable and sustainable clean energy future begins with ending Dominion’s grip on all–things electric in the commonwealth. Eight hundred dollars more per year. […]
Read MoreCompetitive Electricity Markets Spotlight: PJM Interconnection
Download the factsheet here. Competitive Wholesale Electricity Markets More than 20 years ago, competitive wholesale electricity markets were established in many parts of the U.S. to help reduce power generation costs, increase competition and choice, open the door to innovation, and enhance efficiency and operations. This new competitive era replaced an inflexible, vertically integrated monopoly […]
Read MorePJM Markets Benefit Customers Says Independent Monitor
New independent report shows market competition continues to deliver results – including historically low power prices – for the 65 million customers served by the nation’s largest electric grid operator, PJM Interconnection.
Read MoreThanks to Competitive Markets, Electric Power Generation Led 2019 Emissions Decline
In addition to reducing electricity costs, competitive power markets helped drive 150 million metric tons in carbon reductions in 2018-2019, new EIA data show.
Read MoreA Carbon Price Can Reduce Power Gen Emissions and Save Billions: Unpacking E3’s New PJM Grid Report
Today’s energy policy patchwork could cost $3 billion/year. A new study from Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) shows the smarter path to decarbonize the power grid at the least cost – saving PJM region consumers $2.8 billion annually with more emissions savings and the benefits that come with regional competition.
Read MoreE3 Study: Least Cost Carbon Reductions for PJM Customers
E3 Study Shows PJM Region Can Cut Power Generation Emissions 28% With $2.8 Billion in Consumer Cost Savings Compared to Current State Policies.
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