In the U.S. and around the world, electricity restructuring is converting regulated monopolies into market regimes. However, one important issue is whether electricity markets can-without government intervention-provide adequate generation to reliably power society's needs.
Energy & Environment
Texas is About to Spend $100 Billion on Power Lines It Does Not Need
Our electric bills are about to go up. Most Texans have no idea why. Texas regulators approved $33 billion in new high-voltage power lines (the Strategic Transmission Expansion Plan, or STEP) without a single legislative vote. Factor in financing, maintenance, and taxes over the life of the projects, and the tab for ratepayers hits nearly...
June 2, 2026