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PUC Approves CenterPoint Electric Rate Increase to Pay For System Restoration

PUC Approves CenterPoint Electric Rate Increase to Pay For System Restoration

by R.A. Dyer | Oct 13, 2025 | Electricity

The restoration costs will add about $2 per month to the average customer’s electricity bill, with the rate change expected to take effect later this year or early next year. ________________________________________________ An approximately $1.2 billion CenterPoint...
FCC Launches Rulemaking for Broadband Right of Way Management Regulations

FCC Launches Rulemaking for Broadband Right of Way Management Regulations

by R.A. Dyer | Oct 8, 2025 | Telecom

The FCC will examine potential changes to or preemption of state and local public right-of-way management authority. ________________________________________________ Citing concerns with project implementation delays, the Federal Communications Commission will conduct...
Railroad Commission Proposing New Rules to Implement 2025 Law that Facilitates Rate Hikes

Railroad Commission Proposing New Rules to Implement 2025 Law that Facilitates Rate Hikes

by R.A. Dyer | Oct 7, 2025 | Gas

The Railroad Commission has proposed a new rule to implement House Bill 4384 from the 89th Regular Session in 2025. ________________________________________________ The Texas Railroad Commission has begun setting rules for the implementation of a new law that will...
PUC Approves CenterPoint Electric Rate Increase to Pay For System Restoration

Public Utility Commission Celebrates Golden Anniversary with Online Exhibit

by R.A. Dyer | Oct 2, 2025 | Regulatory Action

Created by the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1975, the PUC has played instrumental roles in momentous changes to the state’s electric energy market, including the deregulation of wholesale and retail electricity in 1995 and 2001, respectively...
NRG Natural Gas Plant Near Houston to Receive Texas Energy Fund Subsidized Financing

NRG Natural Gas Plant Near Houston to Receive Texas Energy Fund Subsidized Financing

by R.A. Dyer | Oct 1, 2025 | Regulatory Action

The NRG loan agreement is the third finalized under a Texas Energy Fund-administered program that provides low-interest loans for projects that add new, dispatchable power to the ERCOT region. It is the second loan received by NRG under the program, which is known as...
ERCOT Announces New Collaborative Initiative to Promote Emerging Technologies

ERCOT Announces New Collaborative Initiative to Promote Emerging Technologies

by R.A. Dyer | Sep 24, 2025 | ERCOT

The Grid Research, Innovation, and Transformation initiative is intended to facilitate collaboration between ERCOT and expert stakeholders. ________________________________________________ The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the operator of the state’s primary...
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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

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