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Major ERCOT Market Overhaul to Subsidize Generators Receives Go-Ahead from Regulators

Major ERCOT Market Overhaul to Subsidize Generators Receives Go-Ahead from Regulators

by TCCFUI | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

The market overhaul would create new subsidies for power generators, but at ratepayer expense. ________________________________________________ Afar-reaching and controversial overhaul of the ERCOT market has received approval from the Public Utility Commission,...
PUC, ERCOT Board Adopts Controversial Governance Change for Texas Power Grid

PUC, ERCOT Board Adopts Controversial Governance Change for Texas Power Grid

by TCCFUI | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

The changes drew near unanimous opposition from the electric industry, consumer and environmental stakeholders that historically help set policy at ERCOT. ________________________________________________ ERCOT stakeholders had their supervisory authority significantly...
Settlement with ERCOT Reached in $1.9 Billion Brazos Electric Coop Bankruptcy Case

Settlement with ERCOT Reached in $1.9 Billion Brazos Electric Coop Bankruptcy Case

by TCCFUI | Nov 14, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

The settlement calls for the Waco-base cooperative to promptly repay $600 million it owes ERCOT, and to repay various ERCOT market participants over time ________________________________________________ Brazos Electric potentially would repay the entirety of its $1.9...
Settlement with ERCOT Reached in $1.9 Billion Brazos Electric Coop Bankruptcy Case

ERCOT Report Finds Increased Costs Associated with ORDC Price Adder System

by TCCFUI | Nov 14, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

The average ORDC adder for 2022 equaled $6.33 per megawatt hour, which is more than 12 times higher that the average adder for 2021, excluding that associated with Winter Storm Uri. ________________________________________________ An ERCOT-administered system that...
Settlement with ERCOT Reached in $1.9 Billion Brazos Electric Coop Bankruptcy Case

ERCOT Stakeholders would Lose Clout under Board Proposal

by TCCFUI | Oct 11, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

Facing the prospect of having their role at ERCOT significantly cut, stakeholder groups appear united in their opposition to the proposed changes. ________________________________________________ Stakeholders would have their supervisory authority over ERCOT...
Major ERCOT Market Overhaul to Subsidize Generators Receives Go-Ahead from Regulators

Lawmakers, Industry Officials Balk at Gas Desk Proposal During Sept. 13 Legislative Hearing

by TCCFUI | Sep 20, 2022 | ERCOT, Gas

The proposal attracted opposition from a variety of public and private officials during a September 13 joint hearing. ________________________________________________ A proposal to shore up the grid reliability through the creation of an ERCOT “gas desk” has received...
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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

  • 88th Legislative Update: Filed bills, New Committee Assignments, & Sunset Process
  • News Round-Up: February 2023
  • Major ERCOT Market Overhaul to Subsidize Generators Receives Go-Ahead from Regulators
  • PUC, ERCOT Board Adopts Controversial Governance Change for Texas Power Grid
  • Settlement with ERCOT Reached in $1.9 Billion Brazos Electric Coop Bankruptcy Case

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