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States Hold Retail Electricity Rate Power But Congress Eyes Limits

State utility regulators retain authority over retail electricity rates, but members of Congress are weighing measures that could limit or override that power. The debate touches on who should control what consumers pay for power, with federal lawmakers weighing in on an area traditionally left to states. Discussion is focused on the balance between state oversight and potential federal intervention in electricity pricing.

Why now: Congressional interest in limiting state authority over electricity rates is newly drawing attention.

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