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

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

Railroad Commission Considers Weatherization Rules for Critical Gas Infrastructure

by TCCFUI | Jul 7, 2022 | Blog, Gas, Regulatory Action

A proposed weatherization rule for critical gas infrastructure is open for public comment at the Texas Railroad Commission. ________________________________________________ Proposed weatherization rules for critical gas infrastructure should be approved by the Texas...
Investigative Report Highlights Gas Industry Price Gouging Accusations

Investigative Report Highlights Gas Industry Price Gouging Accusations

by TCCFUI | May 6, 2022 | Blog, Gas, Media Reports

So far, no evidence has surfaced that any pipeline company inappropriately withheld gas supplies to increase profits. However, Texas pipeline companies routinely keep excess gas in storage and on pipelines to sell when prices are at a premium — which they are...
Blog: Atmos Files for Rate Increases under Rate Review Mechanism

Blog: Atmos Files for Rate Increases under Rate Review Mechanism

by TCCFUI | Apr 18, 2022 | Blog, Cities, Gas, Rates and Service

The Rate Review Mechanism is a set of rules negotiated with a city coalition for setting gas rates on an interim basis. ________________________________________________ On April 1, Atmos Energy filed Rate Review Mechanism paperwork to increase monthly residential...
Investigative Report Highlights Gas Industry Price Gouging Accusations

Blog: Railroad Commission sets Emergency Gas Curtailment Rules with Sept. 1 Effective Date

by TCCFUI | Apr 15, 2022 | Blog, Gas, Regulatory Action

As a result of the April 12 action, gas suppliers will have to follow new rules during those emergency situations when they lack sufficient supply to serve all customers. ________________________________________________ In response to massive gas supply failures...
Blog: ERCOT Develops “Firm Fuel” Product to Protect Against Winter Power Failures

Blog: ERCOT Develops “Firm Fuel” Product to Protect Against Winter Power Failures

by TCCFUI | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT, Gas

Approximately 4,400 megawatts of such capacity already exists within ERCOT, but the program would incentivize the creation of more. ________________________________________________ ERCOT and the PUC have spent the last several months working through details of the...
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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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