Issue Brief: How Congress and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Can Lower Electric Utility Bills
April 27. 2026 — The following issue brief offers a primer on state and federal regulatory authorities through the lens of a customer’s monthly electric bill, including background on FERC and recent developments in the transmission sector. It concludes with several federal policy recommendations.
Issue Brief: How Congress and States Should Respond to Electricity Price Spikes Due to the Iran War
March 31, 2026 — This issue brief explains why the Iran War threatens to cause severe electricity spikes by explaining the link between natural gas and electricity markets; the immediate threats from the ongoing war to utility procurements; and vulnerabilities in the Northeast region. The brief also points to lessons that elected officials and policymakers can draw from the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in terms of electricity price impacts, especially during the 2022-2023 winter period, and outlines policy actions to protect consumers who are already suffering from high utility bills.
Model Legislation: The Just and Reasonable Utility Prices for Consumers and Businesses Act
February 17, 2026 — This model legislation provides immediate relief for utility customers by reining in unjust and unreasonable monopoly utility profits.
Elected Officials Can Lower Costs by Getting Involved in Utility Rate Cases
December 23, 2025 — Elected officials have the opportunity to utilize their platform and resources to address rising utility bills and bring transparency to the opaque process of setting customer rates. This guide outlines how lawmakers can monitor and intervene in utility rate cases to try to lower costs for constituents.
Tools For Reining in Monopoly Utilities: A Guide for State Lawmakers
January 24, 2025 — "Tools For Reining in Monopoly Utilities: A Guide for State Lawmakers" serves as a how-to-guide for state and local lawmakers to fight back against corporate consolidation in the utilities industry.