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TCCFUI Releases Gas and Electric Rate Regulation Primer and Glossary

TCCFUI Releases Gas and Electric Rate Regulation Primer and Glossary

by TCCFUI | Nov 4, 2022 | Blog, Cities

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...
Railroad Commission Amends Newly Adopted Rules Relating to Critical Gas Facilities

Railroad Commission Amends Newly Adopted Rules Relating to Critical Gas Facilities

by TCCFUI | Nov 3, 2022 | Electricity, Legislature

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...
Railroad Commission Amends Newly Adopted Rules Relating to Critical Gas Facilities

New Law that Could Determine Pace of Transmission Approvals inside ERCOT Divides Lawmakers

by TCCFUI | Oct 17, 2022 | Electricity, Legislature

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...
ERCOT Stakeholders would Lose Clout under Board Proposal

ERCOT Stakeholders would Lose Clout under Board Proposal

by TCCFUI | Oct 11, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

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...
Railroad Commission Amends Newly Adopted Rules Relating to Critical Gas Facilities

Lawmakers, Industry Officials Balk at Gas Desk Proposal During Sept. 13 Legislative Hearing

by TCCFUI | Sep 20, 2022 | ERCOT, Gas

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...
Veteran Utility Executive Pablo Vegas Selected as ERCOT Chief Executive Officer

Veteran Utility Executive Pablo Vegas Selected as ERCOT Chief Executive Officer

by TCCFUI | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

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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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

  • 88th Legislative Update: Filed bills, New Committee Assignments, & Sunset Process
  • News Round-Up: February 2023
  • Major ERCOT Market Overhaul to Subsidize Generators Receives Go-Ahead from Regulators
  • PUC, ERCOT Board Adopts Controversial Governance Change for Texas Power Grid
  • Settlement with ERCOT Reached in $1.9 Billion Brazos Electric Coop Bankruptcy Case

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