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Winter Storm Uri Fall Out Continues in Contract Dispute over $50 Million ERCOT Charge

Winter Storm Uri Fall Out Continues in Contract Dispute over $50 Million ERCOT Charge

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 25, 2026 | ERCOT

The tangled contractual dispute involves three distinct entities and their actions during the grid crisis occasioned by Winter Storm Uri in 2021 ________________________________________________ In a sign that fallout from Winter Storm Uri five years ago continues...
US EIA: Data Center Demand Could Drive Up ERCOT Wholesale Energy Prices Next Year

US EIA: Data Center Demand Could Drive Up ERCOT Wholesale Energy Prices Next Year

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 20, 2026 | ERCOT

The analysis was based on the expectation that among the nation’s power grids, it will be ERCOT and PJM that will experience the fastest short-term demand growth due to data center development. ________________________________________________ Potentially rapid data...
ERCOT Prevails in Retail Electric Provider Bankruptcy Dispute following Winter Storm Uri

ERCOT Prevails in Retail Electric Provider Bankruptcy Dispute following Winter Storm Uri

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 18, 2026 | ERCOT

The initial case was brought in February 2022 by the liquidating trust for Entrust Energy, which went bankrupt after energy prices spiked during the 2021 winter storm. ________________________________________________ Litigation alleging that improper actions by ERCOT...
ERCOT Prevails in Retail Electric Provider Bankruptcy Dispute following Winter Storm Uri

Public Utility Commission Proposes new ERCOT rule for Large Load Interconnections

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 16, 2026 | ERCOT, Regulatory Action

The proposed rule would require an “intermediate agreement” by any large load seeking an ERCOT interconnection as well as new financial assurances. ________________________________________________ Major energy consuming industries — so called “large loads” — will need...
Former NASA official Appointed to the Public Utility Commission as Fifth Member

Former NASA official Appointed to the Public Utility Commission as Fifth Member

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 13, 2026 | Regulatory Action

Mr. Rhode’s term officially begins on April 1, 2026, and will expire on Sept. 1, 2027. Gov. Greg Abbott announced his appointment of Mr. Rhode on March 12. ________________________________________________ Patrick Rhode, a former top official for NASA, has been...
ERCOT Prevails in Retail Electric Provider Bankruptcy Dispute following Winter Storm Uri

Caldwell Municipal Utility Makes the Jump To ERCOT with LCRA Overseeing Transmission

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 13, 2026 | ERCOT

Caldwell’s move to ERCOT, also known as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, was authorized by the PUC on April 24, 2025. ________________________________________________ The City of Caldwell’s municipal utility has joined the ERCOT System, according to a March...
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TCCFUI is comprehensively focused on utility issues for Texas cities! With its volunteer board of city representatives, we work with other state and local organizations to fill unserved city needs.

Recent Blog Posts

  • Winter Storm Uri Fall Out Continues in Contract Dispute over $50 Million ERCOT Charge
  • US EIA: Data Center Demand Could Drive Up ERCOT Wholesale Energy Prices Next Year
  • ERCOT Prevails in Retail Electric Provider Bankruptcy Dispute following Winter Storm Uri
  • Public Utility Commission Proposes new ERCOT rule for Large Load Interconnections
  • Former NASA official Appointed to the Public Utility Commission as Fifth Member