Introduction to Power to Consumers

There is a growing awareness among consumers that our power grid is in need of an upgrade. Accompanying this awareness has been increasing concern that the costs to do so are prohibitive and will be borne largely by consumers.  The untold story is that the hidden costs associated with doing nothing — enduring the outages, wasted energy, antiquated technology and other limitations inherent in our current system — far outweigh the investment needed to make it stable and efficient for the future. These costs are reflected in our utility bills as well as in the costs of goods and services.

The Galvin Electricity Initiative is leading this electricity industry shift  to effectively empower the consumer. The Initiative intends to demonstrate that it is both economically plausible and practical to deliver “Perfect Power” to the consumer. The ultimate goal is to meet the needs of the end-user — perfectly.

Suggested Resources:

• Power to the People: Electricity Consumer Principles
  This fact sheet is a foundational document for the Initiative, reflecting our belief that reforms to the electricity sector should focus on empowering consumers.
• An Electric Revolution: Reforming Monopolies, Reinventing the Grid and Giving Power to the People
  While providing a platform for a common vision of reliability, security, sustainability and economy, this booklet informs consumers, electricity providers and other stakeholders on a fresh approach for “reinventing the electric power system” in the United States.
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