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

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

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...
BLOG: ERCOT Board Gets Two New Members: Paul Foster and Carlos Aguilar

BLOG: ERCOT Board Gets Two New Members: Paul Foster and Carlos Aguilar

by TCCFUI | Oct 19, 2021 | Blog, Electricity, ERCOT

The new appointees — Paul Foster and Carlos Aguilar — are the first two directors named by the newly empaneled ERCOT Board Selection Committee, which was created in accordance with Senate Bill 2. ________________________________________________ The former Board of...
Blog: Federal Regulatory Staff Fault Texas, Recommend Energy Reliability Reforms

Blog: Federal Regulatory Staff Fault Texas, Recommend Energy Reliability Reforms

by TCCFUI | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Electricity, Regulatory Action

FERC and NERC staff developed the joint report and its related recommendations in response to last February’s winter emergency. ________________________________________________ Electric generation owners should design new units or retrofit existing ones to meet...
BLOG: Seasonal report forecast from ERCOT now includes extreme scenarios

BLOG: Seasonal report forecast from ERCOT now includes extreme scenarios

by TCCFUI | Sep 8, 2021 | Blog, Electricity, ERCOT

A new ERCOT report shows fall operating reserves of 27,771 megawatts under normal weather conditions. ________________________________________________ Oln September 3, ERCOT released its Final Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy (SARA Report) for Fall of 2021....
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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.

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