Position Statements
- 05/20/2008
Remarks by John E. Shelk at 2008 Deloitte Energy Conference on "Pathways to Energy Security."
- 05/06/2008
An Assessment of the FPO Proposal [on capacity markets] by the American Forest & Paper Association
- 12/13/2006
COMPETITIVE MARKETS AND TRANSMISSION: PERFECT TOGETHER
| “The New York Times today is absolutely correct to point out that more transmission is needed to reduce congestion, and competitive suppliers support new investment in transmission and generation to foster robust regional markets. The Times also correctly notes that ‘[i]n other areas, utilities control the lines, and independent power producers have complained that the utilities favor their own plants even if their electricity is more expensive.’ EPSA has been working with FERC to address this problem. Transmission should not be confused with the electricity markets themselves. Utilities build and own the transmission, not competitive wholesale suppliers. It’s also important to recognize that congestion is far from exclusive to restructured regions. The Department of Energy reported this August that non-restructured regions such as ‘Phoenix/Tucson’ and ‘Seattle/Portland’ suffer ‘critical congestion.’ The solutions to congestion are to expand transmission capacity, build new generation, or a combination of both, in the least expensive way.” | | John E. Shelk | President and CEO, Electric Power Supply Association | December 13, 2006 | - 11/14/2006
PowerPoint Presentation by John Shelk (NARUC, November 14, 2006)
- 10/27/2006
EPSA TO THE NEW YORK TIMES: “THERE YOU GO AGAIN” (EPSA PowerFact)
| “While the second installment is a modest improvement over the first one, both articles reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of the many important differences between states and regions in how electricity is generated, transmitted, distributed and regulated. Developments in restructured regions are intertwined with developments in regions that did not restructure, and simultaneous events are incorrectly presented as causing one another, muddying the choices policymakers and stakeholders face in providing affordable and environmentally responsible electricity.” | | John E. Shelk | President and CEO | Electric Power Supply Association | October 27, 2006 | - 10/12/2006
The Bare Essentials on Regional Planning, Redispatch and Available Transmission Capacity
- 10/12/2006
(EPSA PowerFact)ECONOMISTS: “WELL FUNCTIONING COMPETITIVE ELECTRICITY MARKETS YIELD THE GREATEST BENEFITS TO CONSUMERS”
| Did You Know... | | “Last June, eight highly regarded economists wrote an open letter to policymakers highlighting the benefits of well-constructed competitive electricity markets. In their letter, they noted billions of dollars in savings to consumers, the important shift of risk from consumers to suppliers, and the environmental benefits resulting from increased efficiencies, improved regional dispatch and more investment in emissions controls. Most importantly, they noted that rising rates are due to rising fuel costs, and are not limited to restructured markets. They stand behind competitive markets.” | | EPSA President and CEO John E. Shelk | - 09/20/2006
Broad-based Transparent Dispatch Advocates Coalition Files Redispatch Comments with FERC
- 09/20/2006
EPSA Files Reply Comments on Order 888 NOPR, Pro Forma Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT)
- 08/07/2006