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Illinois families are sweating through heat and higher electricity bills this summer. Across the Midwest, some relief from energy inflation is in the forecast. Thanks to competitive bidding, dramatically lower costs have resulted compared to no-bid Right of First Refusal (ROFR) proposals.

Here’s the proof:

• $87 Million Saved
Fairport to Denny Transmission Line (MISO – Missouri)
• Competitive bidding cut MISO’s initial estimate from $161 million to just $74 million – saving Missouri Customers millions!

• $6 Million Saved
Reid EHV to IN/KY Border Transmission Project (MISO)
• Open competition saved customers $6 million upfront
• Delivered long-term cost savings

• $14 Million Saved
Matheson–Redbud Transmission Line (SPP – Oklahoma)
• Competition delivered $14 million in savings
• Provided a superior engineering solution compared to other proposals

In many cases, incumbent utilities won these bids, proving that when they compete with other qualified builders, consumers win. It saves money and drives better results.

Competition Works.

Legislators should choose competition and protect Illinois families.