Comment on US utility firms offer builders cash/trips to fit new homes with gas appliancesparentComments−infecto2yHow is that policy choice?Are be subsidizing the natural gas suppliers or adding fees to natty generation plants?−jeffbee2yRetail prices of both electricity and mineral gas are highly regulated. They aren't market outcomes in any sense.−infecto2yI live in Texas. At least for electricity it’s a fairly free market of prices. I would be surprised to learn natty gas is being heavily subsidized here too.
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How is that policy choice?
Are be subsidizing the natural gas suppliers or adding fees to natty generation plants?
Retail prices of both electricity and mineral gas are highly regulated. They aren't market outcomes in any sense.
I live in Texas. At least for electricity it’s a fairly free market of prices. I would be surprised to learn natty gas is being heavily subsidized here too.