Transmission Access Policy Study Group

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About

TAPS . . .

  • Is an informal association of transmission-dependent electric utilities located in more than 33 states.
  • Is an effective voice in the fight for open and equal transmission access and for strong protections against the exercise of market power in electric markets.
  • Supports vigorously competitive wholesale electric markets.
  • Participates in policy proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Department of Energy, the Federal Trade Commission and other federal agencies that deal with electric transmission and market power in the electric utility industry.
  • Testifies before Congress and educates members of Congress and their staffs on the need for regional open access transmission provisions and market power protections in federal electric restructuring legislation.



Meetings

TAPS members meet in the spring and fall of each year at member sites, and otherwise as necessary, to develop consensus on positions and strategies and discuss issues of common interest.