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ERCOT Market Monitor Reports New Ancillary Service Costs Texans more than $8 billion

ERCOT Market Monitor Reports New Ancillary Service Costs Texans more than $8 billion

by TCCFUI | Sep 18, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

The analysis highlights dramatic inefficiencies caused by the new ancillary service and resulting “enormous increases in market costs.” ________________________________________________ Anew ancillary service has led to artificial energy scarcity on the ERCOT grid and...
ERCOT Market Monitor Reports New Ancillary Service Costs Texans more than $8 billion

New ERCOT Peak Demands Record Webpage Includes Current and Historical Records

by TCCFUI | Sep 15, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

A new ERCOT website will help the public keep track of new energy demand records. ________________________________________________ Texans set 10 new all-time electricity usage records this summer, and if what is past is prologue then expect more falling records in...
Fact Sheet Sheds Light on Pending ERCOT “Real-Time Co-Optimization” Market Overhaul

Fact Sheet Sheds Light on Pending ERCOT “Real-Time Co-Optimization” Market Overhaul

by TCCFUI | Aug 8, 2023 | Electricity, ERCOT, Regulatory Action

Real-Time Co-Optimization, which remains under development at ERCOT, should lower electricity costs once operational. ___________________________________________ ERCOT stakeholders and staff have re-initiated work on a wholesale power market redesign they refer to as...
Save the Date: TCCFUI to Host Annual Seminar in Houston on October 26-27

Save the Date: TCCFUI to Host Annual Seminar in Houston on October 26-27

by TCCFUI | Aug 2, 2023 | Blog, Cities

Public Utility Commission Releases Rulemaking Roadmap and Rules for Public Engagement

Public Utility Commission Releases Rulemaking Roadmap and Rules for Public Engagement

by TCCFUI | Aug 1, 2023 | Regulatory Action

Of bills that received approval during the most recent Texas legislative session, about 70 pertain to the Texas Public Utility Commission and its regulatory activities. ________________________________________________ Lawmakers during the recently-concluded...
Atmos Energy Warns of Online Scams: Beware of Fake Websites, Customer Service Lines

Atmos Energy Warns of Online Scams: Beware of Fake Websites, Customer Service Lines

by TCCFUI | Jul 19, 2023 | Blog, Gas, Utility News

Atmos described one recent scam as “an ongoing Search Engine Phishing operation” under which con artists use search-engine optimization techniques to promote bogus websites. ________________________________________________ Cybercriminals have created fake company...
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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

  • News Round-Up: September 2025
  • ERCOT Seeks Budget Increase For Next Two Years, But With Lower Fee to Fund Operations
  • Texas Legislature Approves Increased Budgets for PUC and Railroad Commission
  • Mark Your Calendars: Texas Coalition of Cities For Utility Issues to Host Annual Seminar
  • ERCOT Gears Up For New Transmission Construction Projects — See the Maps.