Texas becomes a battleground in Keystone XL pipeline controversy
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BY DAVE MONTGOMERY
AUSTIN — The politically volatile Keystone XL pipeline is becoming embroiled in a widening controversy in Texas as supporters tout the promise of jobs and other economic benefits while increasingly vocal opponents say the project would trample property rights and endanger water supplies in East Texas.
Although President Barack Obama rejected the application by …
Texas free-market is a magnet for innovation
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Texas has moved away from the one-size-fits-all monopoly structure of the mid-20th century. In its place: a progressive, entrepreneurial and competitive approach that meets customers’ individual electricity needs. Texans can choose from more than 200 residential plans offered by approximately 40 energy service providers — far more choices than in any other U.S. market. As …
Rep. Barton leads Congressional fight against EPA overreach
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Congressman Joe Barton (R-Arlington) introduced a new bill this week which would block the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, something the Act was never designed to do.
Rep. Barton has taken a leadership role in blocking the EPA’s unacceptable regulatory overreach, and AFP urges other members of Congress to …
Texas is No. 1 in Electricity: Competition is Watt Matters
Texas has been named #1 in residential electricity competition for the third year in a row – AND we have more wind generation than any other state (some would say we have a lot of hot air)…but this has been accomplished without onerous regulations and mandates. We have structured the electricity marketplace for competition to work, and it has. Four out of 5 Texans have selected their own electricity provider, and prices have gone down.
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