Utility Competition
Summary
Governor Abbott is pushing to deregulate city-owned utilities like Austin Energy, which could completely change how you get and pay for your electricity. Instead of just dealing with the city, you might soon have a lineup of private companies competing for your business.
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Impact analysis
Your monthly power bill could go down if private companies spark a price war, but hidden fees or market volatility could also make your electricity more expensive.
Private energy providers and consumers who want more choices in the marketplace stand to gain the most from deregulation.
The city of Austin and Austin Energy could lose reliable revenue, which might force them to cut local services or raise rates elsewhere.
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