Put a finger down if you’ve ever 1) had surgery or another medical procedure 2) received unexpected or confusing bills for the service 3) tried to understand the healthcare system to no avail 4) given up and concluded it’s all a racket where everyone but the patient has control over cost and quality. If you...
KEY POINTS • Transmission costs in ERCOT rose from $1.5 billion in 2010 to over $5 billion in 2024 and could increase to over $12 billion per year by 2033. • After adjusting for inflation and overall rising electricity demand, the average ratepayer in the ERCOT region paid 57% more in transmission charges in 2024...
When I was 14 years old, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, organs, and tissues it’s meant to protect. That diagnosis marked the start of a lifelong battle not just against disease, but against a system designed to deny me the treatment I...