Month: March 2018

by Northwest Progressive Institute

Senators Oppose Trump Administration Proposal to Auction off Bonneville Power Administration Assets & Other Federal Transmission Lines

“There is a long, bipartisan tradition of opposing similar past proposals, including last year’s proposal that recommended selling off federal PMA transmission assets,” the senators reminded Mick Mulvaney. ”Unfortunately, this year’s budget is broader in scope, potentially undermining reliable and affordable electric service in our states.”

by Northwest Progressive Institute

James Conca: It’s a horrible idea to privatize TVA, BPA, and other public energy assets

“In fact, privatization of government entities has never worked,” notes James Conca for Forbes. “It has only made a handful of businessmen very rich and has cost taxpayers a lot more money. Whether it’s prisons or the military, privatization has always increased costs, decreased quality and services, and encouraged corruption.”