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

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

Blog: Interim CEO Jones Proposes “Gas Desk” to Give ERCOT More Visibility into Fuel Supplies

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

ERCOT interim CEO Brad Jones said the grid operator needs more advance warning of potentially disruptive gas shortages. ________________________________________________ A special “gas desk” to monitor the supply of natural gas to Texas power plants may begin operating...
Blog: Pipeline Company Relents in Threat to Cut Winter Fuel to Electric Generators

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: Railroad Commission Considers Critical Designation Rules for Natural Gas Providers

BLOG: Railroad Commission Considers Critical Designation Rules for Natural Gas Providers

by TCCFUI | Sep 20, 2021 | Blog, Gas

Weatherizing gas facilities can be costly — according to some estimates, up to $50,000 for new and existing wellheads — and lawmakers on the Business and Commerce committee noted that some operators may simply chose to pay $150 to avoid the expense....
BLOG: Gas Utilities Seek Billions in Securitized Reimbursements

BLOG: Gas Utilities Seek Billions in Securitized Reimbursements

by TCCFUI | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog, Gas, Legislature

Securitization is a low-cost financing method whereby utilities receive immediate payments for incurred expenses, while customers pay back the securitized amounts over an extended period through a surcharge on bills. ________________________________________________ On...
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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

  • Atmos Reports Quarterly, Six-Month Financial Results, plus Interim Rate Adjustments
  • Oncor Releases Quarterly Financial Results and Rate Case Final Order Update
  • CenterPoint Increases Revenues, Obtains Rate Hikes through Interim Rate Procedures
  • Legislative Update: House version of SB 2012 Caps Costs of Controversial ERCOT changes
  • Oncor Provides Rate Case Update, Reports Annual and Quarterly Financial Results

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