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Texas PUC Adopts Less Stringent Interconnection Rules for Large Loads like AI Data Centers

Texas PUC Adopts Less Stringent Interconnection Rules for Large Loads like AI Data Centers

by R.A. Dyer | Sep 25, 2026 | Electricity

The PUC had issued an initial rule in March that had required a non-refundable interconnection fee of $50,000 per megawatt of peak demand. That provision was removed from the final rule. ________________________________________________ New large load interconnection...
Feds Predict Record Demand Growth, with Region Including Texas Leading the Way

Feds Predict Record Demand Growth, with Region Including Texas Leading the Way

by R.A. Dyer | Sep 23, 2026 | Electricity

The U.S. EIA report also projects parallel growth in generation, with the greatest growth on a proportional basis coming from the solar sector. All told, solar is expected to grow 21 percent in 2026 and 18 percent in 2027; wind generation will increase by 7 percent...
Oncor Reports Surging AI Data Interconnection Requests and Big Quarterly Revenue Increase

Oncor Reports Surging AI Data Interconnection Requests and Big Quarterly Revenue Increase

by R.A. Dyer | Aug 7, 2026 | Electricity

Oncor reported net income of $428 million during the three months ending June 30 — or 65.3 percent more than the $259 million it received during the same period last year. ________________________________________________ Oncor Electric announced this week that it is...
$350 Million Subsidy Program for Advanced Nuclear Reactors Accepting Applications

$350 Million Subsidy Program for Advanced Nuclear Reactors Accepting Applications

by R.A. Dyer | Apr 3, 2026 | Electricity

The assistance results from the passage last year of House Bill 14 that created both the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office and the $350 million Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund. ________________________________________________ Developers of advanced nuclear...
CenterPoint Electric Uses DCRF Rules to Seek Another Multi-Milion-Dollar Rate Increase

CenterPoint Electric Uses DCRF Rules to Seek Another Multi-Milion-Dollar Rate Increase

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 3, 2026 | Electricity

Filed under the state’s Distribution Cost Recovery Factor rules, the request would increase the company’s distribution-related revenue requirement by 60.7 percent, ________________________________________________ CenterPoint Electric wants to collect an additional...
Oncor Reports Surging AI Data Interconnection Requests and Big Quarterly Revenue Increase

Oncor Reports Higher Annual and Quarterly Revenues, Plus More Spending through 2030

by R.A. Dyer | Feb 26, 2026 | Electricity

The company also reported a net income of $250 million for the three months ending Dec. 31, 2025, as compared to the $168 million during the corresponding quarter in 2024. ________________________________________________ Oncor Electric reported net income of $1.07...
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Why TCCFUI

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

  • Concerns Raised over Flood of Rate Cases, Electric Affordability at Texas Legislative Hearing
  • News Round-Up: September 2026
  • Texas PUC Adopts Less Stringent Interconnection Rules for Large Loads like AI Data Centers
  • Feds Predict Record Demand Growth, with Region Including Texas Leading the Way
  • Join TCCFUI Oct. 15-16 in Houston for its Annual Informational Seminar