Pinar Cebi Wilber writes in The Hill about the benefits of competitive energy markets.
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- Competitive energy markets drive innovation and benefit consumers and the planet alike.
- Regions that have more competition in their energy markets have reduced emissions at a greater rate than states whose energy markets are monopolized.
- As we look to accelerate clean electricity to combat climate change, state regulators and policymakers should adopt greater competition in their energy markets.
“In fact, competitive markets have deployed the lion’s share of renewable energy resources, about 80 percent of the U.S. total, even though they account for only about 67 percent of total overall capacity.”
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