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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...
ERCOT Launches Contingency Reserve Service, First New Ancillary Service in Two Decades

ERCOT Launches Contingency Reserve Service, First New Ancillary Service in Two Decades

by TCCFUI | Jul 6, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

Any generation resource or qualifying large load with the capacity of delivering power for two hours can provide ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service. ________________________________________________ ERCOT has launched a new Ancillary Service — the first in more than two...
ERCOT Launches New Public Alert System to Provide Advance Power Usage Warnings

ERCOT Launches New Public Alert System to Provide Advance Power Usage Warnings

by TCCFUI | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

 TXANS will deliver real-time information on grid operations as well as public alerts on forecasted weather events that may increase energy demand. ________________________________________________ The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has launched a new online...
ERCOT Launches New Public Alert System to Provide Advance Power Usage Warnings

Texas Supreme Court Ruling Shields ERCOT Grid Operator from Future Legal Actions

by TCCFUI | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

ERCOT argued that it enjoys immunity against legal actions relating to its official actions because the organization claims it acts as a division of state government. ________________________________________________ Sovereign immunity — the legal principle that...
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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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  • Atmos Projects More Spending, More Profits and Increasing Consumer Bills through 2030