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ERCOT to Skip Two Key Reports this Year as Batch Zero Rush Continues

ERCOT to Skip Two Key Reports this Year as Batch Zero Rush Continues

by R.A. Dyer | Jul 8, 2026 | ERCOT

On June 18, 2026, the PUC granted ERCOT’s request to not file the reports due to the length of time necessary to develop them, the urgency of ERCOT’s transition to the Batch Zero process, and because of delays this year in finalizing the long-term load forecast (LTLF)...
New Online Tool Shows Location of Planned Data Center Development Throughout Texas

New Online Tool Shows Location of Planned Data Center Development Throughout Texas

by R.A. Dyer | Jul 1, 2026 | ERCOT

The peak usage represented by proposed large projects could top 438.5 gigawatts. That’s roughly equal to a third of the power generation in the entire country. ________________________________________________ ERCOT has received 519 requests to connect large...
ERCOT to Skip Two Key Reports this Year as Batch Zero Rush Continues

ERCOT Report: Energy Market Size, Energy Demand and Energy Reserves Increase in 2025

by R.A. Dyer | Jun 26, 2026 | ERCOT

Under the “Bring Your Own Power” model, data center developers would willingly finance their own dedicated electric generation in order to leapfrog the interconnection process at ERCOT. ________________________________________________ Each spring the Independent...
ERCOT to Skip Two Key Reports this Year as Batch Zero Rush Continues

Texas PUC Approves Batch Framework for ERCOT Grid Interconnections

by R.A. Dyer | Jun 24, 2026 | ERCOT

Developers who seek to have their projects included in the batch also will be required to post a financial security equal to $50,000 per megawatt. ________________________________________________ New rules meant to accelerate approvals for developers seeking to...
Report Shows Energy Demand Soaring, but ERCOT Cautions Projections Likely Overstated

Report Shows Energy Demand Soaring, but ERCOT Cautions Projections Likely Overstated

by R.A. Dyer | Apr 22, 2026 | ERCOT

The report shows peak energy demand reaching 367,790 megawatts — an amount far exceeding the Texas grid’s current record of 85,508 megawatts registered in 2023.. ________________________________________________ Peak electricity consumption in Texas could more than...
Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Consumers in Winter Storm Uri-Related Appeal

Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Consumers in Winter Storm Uri-Related Appeal

by R.A. Dyer | Apr 2, 2026 | ERCOT

Texas Power Companies Win Supreme Court Appeal in Winter Storm Uri Case. ________________________________________________ An effort to revive legal claims blaming negligence by power companies for billions of dollars in consumer losses during Winter Storm Uri has been...
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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

  • NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Fatal Gas Explosion, Finds Unmarked Line
  • Texas Broadband Office Under Fire for Supposed “Favoritism” Relating to Elon Musk’s Starlink
  • ERCOT to Skip Two Key Reports this Year as Batch Zero Rush Continues
  • News Round-Up: July 2026
  • Key Lawmaker Calls for PUC Rule Changes to Help Residential Electricity Customers