Electric utilities in other states are asking federal regulators to allow monopoly control over projects, while some critics want Texas to have more competitive bidding.
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Polling Data Confirms: Texans Overwhelmingly Support Competitive Transmission Policies to Lower Energy Costs and Accelerate Grid Improvement
For Immediate Release Contact: Matt Welch / matt@conservativetexansforenergyinnovation.org AUSTIN, Texas (July 8, 2026) – Polling data released today confirms that Texans overwhelmingly support introducing competition to the process of building new transmission projects, rejecting the current system in which private monopolies are automatically awarded construction projects with no competitive bidding. The survey, commissioned by Texans […]
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Speed to power requires more transmission, not less competition
A complaint at FERC seeking to limit competition among transmission developers would inject uncertainty into the process and spur regulatory delays, writes Will Hazelip from National Grid Ventures US. America’s ability to lead in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and energy innovation depends on something that rarely makes headlines: electric transmission infrastructure. Electricity demand is rising faster […]
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Competitive transmission projects come online faster than incumbent projects in 4 regions: R Street
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It’s Time for Texas to Get Competitive on Transmission Development
Texas operates the most competitive wholesale electricity generation market in the United States. Every day, hundreds of power generators compete in ERCOT-run auctions to deliver the cheapest power to homes and businesses. The retail electric market is equally robust, with retail electric providers (REPs) vigorously competing for customers based on price, service, and preferences. The […]
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State utility laws are the primary barrier to Trump’s AI ratepayer protection pledge
Last month, President Trump issued a Ratepayer Protection Pledge that called on hyperscalers and artificial intelligence companies to “build, bring, or buy all of the energy” needed for data centers.
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Midwest utilities are looking to FERC for monopoly expansion
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Xcel Energy and others tell regulators and the Trump administration that the thirst for electricity requires a suspension of competition rules.
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Texans for Affordable Transmission Launches to Advance Competitive Transmission in Texas
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Welch matt@conservativetexansforenergyinnovation.org Texans for Affordable Transmission Launches to Advance Competitive Transmission in Texas AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 9, 2026) – With a potential for over $40 billion in spending over the next 10 – 15 years for new and upgraded transmission lines, Texans for Affordable Transmission (TAT) has stepped forward to […]
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ETCC: Consumers Condemn SPP RTO Decision on $3.8 Billion Transmission Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2026 Consumers Condemn SPP RTO Decision on $3.8 Billion Transmission Projects Washington, DC – On Tuesday February 3rd, 2026, the Southwest Power Pool Board of Directors voted to exempt four transmission projects – estimated to cost $3.8 billion – from competitive bidding. Rather than utilize a robust competitive […]
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ERCOT ranked D- for Texas power grid planning, among nation’s worst according to report
AUSTIN, Texas – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages power for about 90% of the state’s electric load, received a D- grade in 2025, according to a Feb. 2025 transmission planning report by Grid Strategies and the nonprofit advocacy group Americans for a Clean Energy Grid.