ERCC's chief mission is to provide consumers across the United States with access to reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible power.

ERCC seeks to bring key industry players together to examine the impact of new regulations on consumers, industry and manufacturers, with attention paid to the impact on industrial employment, increased electricity costs, and reliability.

ERCC aims to work with the Federal and state governments to develop sensible regulations that have significant environmental benefits, while promoting jobs and ensuring a continuation of reliable and affordable power.

ERCC's members endeavor to continue to reduce emissions, while increasing capacity to meet the growing needs of the United States.