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ERCOT Gears Up For New Transmission Construction Projects — See the Maps.

ERCOT Gears Up For New Transmission Construction Projects — See the Maps.

by R.A. Dyer | Sep 8, 2025 | ERCOT

ERCOT recently released a summary of authorized transmission projects showing Oncor as the developer for scores of facilities. ________________________________________________ With the emergence of new energy-hungry cryptocurrency mining operations, AI data centers...
City Groups Urge Public Utility Commission to Stay Course with ERCOT Reliability Program

City Groups Urge Public Utility Commission to Stay Course with ERCOT Reliability Program

by R.A. Dyer | Sep 4, 2025 | ERCOT

At issue is the Firm Fuel Supply Service, an ERCOT reliability service mandated by the Texas Legislature. ________________________________________________ Representatives for two city groups — the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor and the Texas Coalition...
City Groups Urge Public Utility Commission to Stay Course with ERCOT Reliability Program

Two New Appointees to ERCOT’s 12-Member Board bring Finance and Energy Experience

by R.A. Dyer | Sep 4, 2025 | ERCOT

With terms that began on Sept. 3, the newest members are Christopher A. Krummel of Houston and Kathleen S. McAllister of Austin. ________________________________________________ An energy industry veteran and a finance expert have been selected as the newest members...
ERCOT Gears Up For New Transmission Construction Projects — See the Maps.

ERCOT Releases Primer on its the Complex High-Stakes Transmission Planning Process

by R.A. Dyer | Aug 20, 2025 | ERCOT

To address its daunting transmission challenges, ERCOT turns to a complex planning process that brings together stakeholders, regulators, and technical experts ________________________________________________ With the arrival of new energy-hungry cryptocurrency mining...
More Plant Financing Approved under $10 billion Texas Energy Fund Loan Program

More Plant Financing Approved under $10 billion Texas Energy Fund Loan Program

by R.A. Dyer | Aug 6, 2025 | Electricity

The plant, under construction by NRG Energy, is currently slated to begin operating next summer, according to the governor’s office. ________________________________________________ A 456-megawatt natural gas power plant in Houston has received the go-ahead for loan...
Energy Market Stakeholders Consider Implementation of SB 6, Energy Omnibus Bill

Energy Market Stakeholders Consider Implementation of SB 6, Energy Omnibus Bill

by R.A. Dyer | Aug 1, 2025 | Legislature

SB 6 seeks to simultaneously facilitate these large load interconnections and insulate Texas ratepayers from related transmission costs and reliability concerns. ________________________________________________ Last spring, the 89th Texas Legislature enacted Senate...
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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.

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