Businesses don’t pay taxes, people do. For every tax government levies on a business, entrepreneurs lose the ability to hire additional employees; managers have less money to give their workers; customers pay higher prices for products; and investors see their returns disappear. In short, everyone is made poorer.
Tight Grid Conditions in April and May Highlight the Risk of Soaring Electric Bills for Texans
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region will likely see real-time market prices approach the regulatory cap of $5,000/MWh on Wednesday, not long after price spikes on April 28 and April 16. The fact that the market is showing signs of scarcity in the spring, long before the heat of this summer or the...