The More Things Change…

For more than a generation, ERCOT’s competitive electric market has propelled Texas’ energy innovation and leadership — and, at least until recently, generally kept Texans’ electric rates low.

But things are changing rapidly on the grid, and costs are skyrocketing. State leaders are considering abandoning the competitive electric market in favor of state-owned generation and centralized control of the grid. 

That’s unnecessary and counterproductive.

To understand what’s happening and where we’re headed, it helps to know how we got to where we are. To better understand the system we have today and some of the most promising solutions to our current grid problems, you should get to know Sam Insull…