by R.A. Dyer | Jul 17, 2026 | News Roundup
TELECOM AND BROADBAND NEWS Benton Institute: Intelligent Oversight: How AI is Changing BEAD Compliance The BEAD program represents a once-in-a-generation investment, but it also creates a major oversight challenge for state broadband offices. How can states ensure...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 10, 2026 | Gas
The fatal explosion occurred May 23 at an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood near the Dallas Zoo. Among the three fatalities was one child. ________________________________________________ A natural gas line linked to a fatal May 28 explosion was not...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 9, 2026 | Telecom
State Sen. Charles Schwertner: “I’ll just say it bluntly — favoritism and transparency are real big concerns that have been brought to my office.” ________________________________________________ The state office responsible for administering billions of dollars...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 8, 2026 | ERCOT
On June 18, 2026, the PUC granted ERCOT’s request to not file the reports due to the length of time necessary to develop them, the urgency of ERCOT’s transition to the Batch Zero process, and because of delays this year in finalizing the long-term load forecast (LTLF)...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 2, 2026 | Consumers
Under 4CP, large businesses can reduce their electricity bills on a year-ahead basis by cutting back on their power consumption during only four discrete high-usage days. ________________________________________________ The Texas Public Utility Commission should allow...
