by TCCFUI | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Electricity
____________ “Unfortunately, some companies seemingly choose to blur the line between our site and theirs, creating confusion that is just unacceptable.” — PUC executive director John Paul Urban III. ________________ Consumer advocates often recommend the...
by TCCFUI | Dec 6, 2019 | Blog, Electricity
________________ “We anticipate there will continue to be sufficient generation to meet Texas’ growing power needs.” — ERCOT President and CEO Bill Magness ___________________ ERCOT’s planning reserve margin for the upcoming summer season — that is,...
by TCCFUI | Nov 7, 2019 | Blog, ERCOT
________________ “We studied a range of potential risks and believe there will be sufficient operating reserves.” — Manager of Resource Adequacy Pete Warnken. ________________ Enough power to keep the lights on — according to operators of the...
by TCCFUI | Nov 5, 2019 | Blog, Media Reports
The reporters uncovered cases in which Texans died from heat exposure even with utility service available, but with the air conditioning not in use. ______________________________________________________ Texas summers have become increasingly brutal, and with the rise...
by TCCFUI | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog, Rates and Service
The ACSC reviewed a series of GRIP rate increases in a portion of the Atmos service area. By R.A. Dyer The Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program, or GRIP, allows monopoly gas utilities to increase rates even if the company’s overall expenditures are declining, even...
