Give Power to the People ⚡️ Don’t let big utilities rig the grid

Joined August 2024
With Four rounds of PJM grid alerts this year Maryland needs more power. No argument there. But somehow “we need more power” keeps turning into “let monopoly utilities own it.” Why? Competitive generators are already investing billions and adding new supply, without asking Maryland families to bankroll the investment. Build more power. Keep the monopoly utilities out of it. foxbaltimore.com/news/local/…
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Nearly 1 in 7 New Jersey voters say they’ve used services like Klarna or Afterpay to cover an energy bill. 70% say their electric bills are unreasonable. And who gets the most blame? Big utilities. Maybe asking families to take on even MORE risk to guarantee utility profits isn’t the brilliant solution we’ve been told it is. Build more power. Let private investment carry the risk. newjerseyglobe.com/polling/n…
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America needs more power. Competitive generators are answering the call. In Pennsylvania, Vistra plans to invest in its existing nuclear fleet, preserve nearly 4 GW of reliable generation and add another 433 MW of capacity. The lesson is pretty simple: create the conditions for investment, give generators certainty, and they’ll build. We don’t need to bring back monopoly generation to get more power onto the grid. Let competition work. Let investment flow. Let’s build more power. powermag.com/vistra-in-line-…
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We’re constantly being told that meeting America’s growing electricity demand requires bringing monopoly utilities back into the generation business. Meanwhile…Google and Constellation just announced a deal to add 890 MW of new nuclear capacity to PJM backed by $4.3 billion in Constellation investment. No mystery here. Give competitive generators the opportunity to invest. Give major energy users a way to support new supply. And build more power. The generation is there. The investment is there. Let competition work. constellationenergy.com/news…
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So let’s get this straight. PECO tries to raise rates on Pennsylvania families. And now the solution is…give monopoly utilities MORE things to own? Power plants. More assets. More guaranteed returns. All backed by ratepayers. Yeah. That’s quite a deal, for the monopoly. Pennsylvania needs more power, not more monopoly control. Protect competition. Build more generation. Keep the risk off ratepayers. delcotimes.com/2026/09/02/gu…
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A Costly Disconnect in Exelon’s Conflicting Load Growth Narratives Could Put Maryland Customers at Risk. So which story are Maryland ratepayers supposed to believe? Swipe through to find out.
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Ohio’s growth didn’t happen by accident. Competition and private investment helped bring businesses, jobs, and opportunity to the state. Now we need more power to keep that momentum going. Build more generation. Clear the barriers. Keep competition working. Todd Snitchler explains why Ohio’s winning energy model is worth keeping. cantonrep.com/story/opinion/…
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Todd Snitchler gets right to the point: Utilities are allowed to build power plants. They’re doing it right now. So why bring back monopoly generation and put more financial risk on families? Let everybody build. Let everybody compete. Keep ratepayers out of the risk business. washingtonexaminer.com/op-ed…
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Imagine telling a Maryland family struggling with higher electric bills: We need you to pay more because our investors need a 10.4% return. That’s essentially the debate now before regulators. BGE calls its request the “bare minimum to keep the lights on.” But reliable service is what ratepayers are already paying for. Marylanders shouldn’t be treated like a guaranteed investment strategy. yahoo.com/news/us/articles/u…
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Higher bills. Record profits. Another rate hike. See the pattern? BGE reported $578 MILLION in profits, and now the monopoly wants another $156 million from customers. Maryland PIRG’s Emily Scarr nailed it: “After six years of annual rate hikes and record-breaking profits… Enough is enough.” It’s time to put Maryland families ahead of monopoly profits. thecooldown.com/green-busine…
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Utilities CAN build new power in competitive markets. What they can’t do is force captive customers to guarantee their profits. As EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler points out, competition keeps the risk where it belongs: with investors. Build the power. Compete for it. Keep the risk off families. washingtontimes.com/news/202…
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Maryland families hear one story. “Rate hikes are unavoidable.” Wall Street hears another. “$41.7 billion in utility investment.” If higher bills are unavoidable… Why are higher profits guaranteed? Maryland ratepayers deserve answers, not just higher bills. marylandreporter.com/2026/07…
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Pennsylvania has a choice. Build the power and infrastructure needed to attract tomorrow’s industries… or watch investment go somewhere else. Growth requires power. Power requires investment. Pennsylvania should be leading, not standing still. thecentersquare.com/opinion/…
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Want more power? LET PEOPLE BUILD IT. Ohio tore down outdated energy barriers and one year later: 2+ GIGAWATTS of new power permitted. Another 2.5 GW pending with no monopoly takeover required. Ohio opened the door to competition and competition got to work. It’s time to stop protecting the old system and START BUILDING. epsa.org/one-year-later-ohio…
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America needs more power. That’s not a crisis. It’s an opportunity. Across the country, competitive energy companies are investing in new generation, extending the life of existing plants, and building the reliable grid America needs. Keep markets competitive. Let builders build. constellationenergy.com/news…
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The generation is there. The developers are ready. More than 55 GW of new generation has cleared PJM Interconnection’s queue, with another 220 GW entering review. As Todd Snitchler points out, the answer is to clear the roadblocks, speed up interconnection, and let competitive markets do what they do best. Let builders build. Keep the risk off ratepayers. utilitydive.com/news/the-mar…
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Maryland needs more power and more investment. We agree. But Maryland families shouldn’t be asked to finance utility-owned power plants while monopoly utilities earn guaranteed profits. Let developers build. Let investors take the risk. Protect Maryland ratepayers. ft.com/content/14d2e591-7cd5…
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Who should decide Delaware’s energy future? Delaware lawmakers should protect competition and keep energy policy accountable to Delaware consumers. The rules that govern our electric grid shouldn’t be adopted on autopilot. They deserve public review, state oversight, and a focus on affordability, reliability, and consumer protection. Delaware families deserve a voice in the decisions that affect their utility bills. capegazette.com/article/dela…
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