Includes more than 200 Terms relating to Gas and Electric Rate Regulation. ________________________________________________ Utility rate regulation in Texas is most often associated with two state agencies: the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad...
The rules specify how the agency designates certain gas facilities as “critical,” which is particularly important when it comes to the power grid. ________________________________________________ Although initially approved just months ago, rules that allow the Texas...
SB 1281 directs the PUC to consider congestion cost savings when approving transmission line construction. ________________________________________________ Senate Bill 1281 — adopted last year by the Texas Legislature — includes various energy-related provisions, but...
Facing the prospect of having their role at ERCOT significantly cut, stakeholder groups appear united in their opposition to the proposed changes. ________________________________________________ Stakeholders would have their supervisory authority over ERCOT...
The proposal attracted opposition from a variety of public and private officials during a September 13 joint hearing. ________________________________________________ A proposal to shore up the grid reliability through the creation of an ERCOT “gas desk” has received...
A veteran industry executive, Mr. Vegas will take the reins at ERCOT on October 1. ________________________________________________ Pablo Vegas, a former AEP Texas president, has been selected as the next chief executive for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas....
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