Over the last decade, data collection, sale, and distribution practices have become more commonplace, lucrative, and precise. User information is increasingly commodified with little to no user consent, control, or privacy. Despite the purported benefits, more than 80% of the public nationwide says that the risks of data collection practices outweigh the benefits
The Explosion of Transmission Costs in ERCOT: Causes, Forecasts, and Policy Solutions
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...