Does the push for renewable energy increase electricity bills? The Manhattan Institute says yes. A new study by Robert Bryce finds electricity prices are breaking a decades-long trend of decline, rising in states with and without a competitive market. The main culprit, according to the study, is the patchwork of renewable energy mandates across 29 [...]

Ohio Governor John Kasich is out to revamp the Buckeye state’s energy policy. He is calling for better integration of renewable energy sources, a modernization of health and environmental laws for the natural gas industry and a new tax on natural gas to cut personal income taxes. The Governor claims these initiatives will help to [...]

The energy sphere is a buzz this month with plant closures and job losses due to newly implemented EPA emission standards, specifically the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (Utility MACT) and Cross State Air Pollution Rule or (CSAPR). In all, 33 gigawatts or about 10 percent of United States coal energy capacity is being retired. [...]

New Hampshire was one of the first states to deregulate their electricity market. In 1996, the state legislature passed a law requiring the Public Utility Commission to implement retail choice for all customers under its jurisdiction. Over the past decade and a half competition has produced numerous benefits. Developers invested billions in new generation facilities [...]

Shopping for electricity can save you money, but did you know that it can also spur the economy and job creation? A new study from the COMPETE coalition shows that expanding electric competition can provide greater employment opportunities and spur economic growth at a time when everyone is focused on creating more jobs. Monopolies are [...]