Hunker: Electricity capacity markets are nothing to advertise about
Imagine you’re a pilot. In your free time, you give back by volunteering your time for small flights that help patients get access to specialized medical care. We all know fuel and maintenance for airplanes can be expensive, but that’s okay because there are charitable organizations who want to help cover those costs. Now, imagine...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, was supposed to be a decisive break from government intervention in energy markets. Instead, it became a masterclass in why energy subsidies represent one of the most persistent forms of government market intervention. When Congress first debated energy policy reform, the U.S....
Testimony of Brent Bennett, Ph.D. Policy Director, Life:Powered Texas Public Policy Foundation Before the House State Affairs Committee August 19, 2026 Chairman King and Members of the Committee: Thank you for this opportunity to testify about the important challenges facing the Texas electric grid and specifically the challenges and opportunities being presented by data centers....