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ERCOT Report: Energy Market Size, Energy Demand and Energy Reserves Increase in 2025

ERCOT Report: Energy Market Size, Energy Demand and Energy Reserves Increase in 2025

by R.A. Dyer | Jun 26, 2026 | ERCOT

Under the “Bring Your Own Power” model, data center developers would willingly finance their own dedicated electric generation in order to leapfrog the interconnection process at ERCOT. ________________________________________________ Each spring the Independent...
Lawsuit Alleges Atmos Energy Negligent in Fatal Dallas Area Explosion

Lawsuit Alleges Atmos Energy Negligent in Fatal Dallas Area Explosion

by R.A. Dyer | Jun 26, 2026 | Gas

The fatal explosion occurred May 23 at an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood near the Dallas Zoo. Among the three fatalities was one child. ________________________________________________ Atmos received repeated advanced notifications of potential gas...
ERCOT Report: Energy Market Size, Energy Demand and Energy Reserves Increase in 2025

Texas PUC Approves Batch Framework for ERCOT Grid Interconnections

by R.A. Dyer | Jun 24, 2026 | ERCOT

Developers who seek to have their projects included in the batch also will be required to post a financial security equal to $50,000 per megawatt. ________________________________________________ New rules meant to accelerate approvals for developers seeking to...
TCCFUI’s Houston Seminar to feature Electric, Gas and Telecommunications Speakers

TCCFUI’s Houston Seminar to feature Electric, Gas and Telecommunications Speakers

by R.A. Dyer | Jun 11, 2026 | Cities

TCCFUI Hosts Annual Seminar in Houston Save the date for this year’s TCCFUI seminar! Our Invited speakers during the Oct. 15-16 event will cover a broad range of topics, including those relating to telecommunications, gas, electric and water utility issues.  The...
Texas Lawmakers Consider “Bring Your Own Power” Concept for Data Center Development

Texas Lawmakers Consider “Bring Your Own Power” Concept for Data Center Development

by R.A. Dyer | May 8, 2026 | Legislature

Under the “Bring Your Own Power” model, data center developers would willingly finance their own dedicated electric generation in order to leapfrog the interconnection process at ERCOT. ________________________________________________ Stymied by ERCOT’s mounting...
Report Shows Energy Demand Soaring, but ERCOT Cautions Projections Likely Overstated

Report Shows Energy Demand Soaring, but ERCOT Cautions Projections Likely Overstated

by R.A. Dyer | Apr 22, 2026 | ERCOT

The report shows peak energy demand reaching 367,790 megawatts — an amount far exceeding the Texas grid’s current record of 85,508 megawatts registered in 2023.. ________________________________________________ Peak electricity consumption in Texas could more than...
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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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  • ERCOT to Skip Two Key Reports this Year as Batch Zero Rush Continues