by TCCFUI | Nov 9, 2021 | News Roundup
Utility Dive: Southeast utilities confront extreme weather, new peak demand patterns to avoid Texas-style blackouts Nov. 8 — The Texas storm was a reminder for utilities in the region, which are more familiar with summer peaking events, that extreme weather is...
by TCCFUI | Nov 4, 2021 | News Roundup
Texas Tribune: As world leaders seek to rein in methane, Texas’ oil and gas industry pressured to cut emissions Nov. 2 — A proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule could require oil and gas producers to monitor and reduce emissions of methane in the...
by TCCFUI | Nov 2, 2021 | Electricity, Regulatory Action
The PUC has adopted rules for winter weather preparation rules and set quick deadlines for implementation. ________________________________________________ Texas regulators recently adopted weather preparation rules and standards for electric generators and...
by TCCFUI | Nov 2, 2021 | Blog, ERCOT
The ERCOT Selection Committee also designated former Congressman Bill Flores to serve as Vice Chair of the ERCOT board. ________________________________________________ Three additional directors — including a former congressman — have been named to the board of the...
by TCCFUI | Oct 20, 2021 | Blog, Electricity, Legislature
The State Energy Plan Advisory Committee was created as part of Senate Bill 3, which state lawmakers adopted in response to February’s power crisis. ________________________________________________ Gov. Greg Abbott this week has announced four appointments to a new...