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PUC adopts new Power Outage Alert Rules in Response to New Legislation

PUC adopts new Power Outage Alert Rules in Response to New Legislation

by TCCFUI | Jun 1, 2022 | Electricity, Regulatory Action

Mandated by Senate Bill 3 from the most recent legislative session, the new rules create criteria for the content, activation and termination of regional and statewide power outage alerts. ________________________________________________ New rules to alert the public...
ERCOT Reports Show Relatively Safe Energy Reserves in Short and Mid Term

ERCOT Reports Show Relatively Safe Energy Reserves in Short and Mid Term

by TCCFUI | May 24, 2022 | Electricity, ERCOT

Read together, the twin reports provide a relatively upbeat picture of expected operating reserves. ________________________________________________ Texas should enjoy relatively healthy energy reserves in the short and medium term, according to two new reports from...
PUC adopts new Power Outage Alert Rules in Response to New Legislation

Blog: Pipeline Company Relents in Threat to Cut Winter Fuel to Electric Generators

by TCCFUI | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Electricity, Gas

Had Energy Transfer followed through, about a third of the plants owned by the state’s largest power generator, Luminant, could have suspended operations. ________________________________________________ Energy Transfer — a major natural gas pipeline company with...
Blog: ERCOT Inspects Texas Generation Fleet, Transmission Providers

Blog: ERCOT Inspects Texas Generation Fleet, Transmission Providers

by TCCFUI | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog, Electricity, ERCOT

ERCOT reports that 321 of 324 electric generation units and transmission facilities had fully passed their inspections for new winterization regulations. ________________________________________________ Texas power generation companies and electric transmission...
PUC adopts new Power Outage Alert Rules in Response to New Legislation

Blog: In first step, Public Utility Commission Approves Weather Preparation Rules

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...
PUC adopts new Power Outage Alert Rules in Response to New Legislation

Blog: Gov. Greg Abbott Makes New Appointment to Advisory Panel

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...
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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

  • New ERCOT Seasonal Report Predicts Very High Energy Reserves for Fall 2023
  • ERCOT Market Monitor Reports New Ancillary Service Costs Texans more than $8 billion
  • New ERCOT Peak Demands Record Webpage Includes Current and Historical Records
  • News Round-Up: September 2023
  • Fact Sheet Sheds Light on Pending ERCOT “Real-Time Co-Optimization” Market Overhaul

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