energy policy

Capacity costs make up about 20 percent of the electricity supply price paid by customers of Commonwealth Edison and other utilities within PJM’s footprint, which spans 13 states and the District of Columbia and serves about 67 million customers. #prices #power

The bill, in its current form, would create a surcharge on electric bills to incentivize battery storage developments, loosen state-level nuclear regulations, institute new energy efficiency requirements and more. #energy

Small business owner Ryan Garrett said the effects are already being felt. His Villa Grove bar and restaurant recently received a utility bill that was $1,000 higher than usual. #energy

Increasing energy prices are causing alarm among some consumer advocates and state policymakers, who worry that the long-term problems underlying the rising costs could lead to even higher prices or rolling blackouts. #electric

"My long term energy plan includes an 'all of the above' approach and a level playing field where there's fair competition that benefits the consumer." #jimmarter

By subverting our own energy suppliers, the Biden administration and their policies have put us at the mercy of foreign oil. It shifts the power structure away from America to countries like Iran, Venezuela, China – and Russia. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is just one adverse effect of this transfer of power. #nikiconforti