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Multi-Billion-Dollar Merger between TNMP Parent and Global Energy Giant Called Off

Multi-Billion-Dollar Merger between TNMP Parent and Global Energy Giant Called Off

by TCCFUI | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, ERCOT

Valued at more than $4.3 billion, the all-cash deal would have delivered PNM Resources to Avangrid, a subsidiary of global energy giant Iberdola. PNM Resources owns TNMP and Public Service Co. of New Mexico. ________________________________________________ A proposed...
Marking an Electric Deregulation First, Lubbock Power & Light Transfers Load into ERCOT

Marking an Electric Deregulation First, Lubbock Power & Light Transfers Load into ERCOT

by TCCFUI | Dec 13, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

The final transition marks the first time since the adoption of the state’s retail electric deregulation law in 1999 that a major city has transferred its load into ERCOT. ________________________________________________ The final transition of all remaining Lubbock...
Marking an Electric Deregulation First, Lubbock Power & Light Transfers Load into ERCOT

ERCOT Provides Look at Battery Storage Production on the Grid with New Web Portal

by TCCFUI | Dec 8, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

Dubbed the Energy Storage Resources” or “ESR” dashboard, the new online resource displays previous day and current day real-time information about discharging, charging, and net output from battery storage. ________________________________________________ An online...
Marking an Electric Deregulation First, Lubbock Power & Light Transfers Load into ERCOT

Industrial Consumers Push Back on Proposed ERCOT Interconnection Changes

by TCCFUI | Oct 16, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

Anxiety over the proliferation of cryptocurrency mines in Texas has prompted the proposed regulation, but it also could affect oil fields, steel mills and other major electricity consumers ________________________________________________ ERCOT is considering new rules...
Texas Railroad Commission Receives New Funding, Regulatory Duties

Texas Railroad Commission Receives New Funding, Regulatory Duties

by TCCFUI | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Gas

Chair Craddick described new legislative funding for inspections, critical energy mapping and other purposes. ________________________________________________ Armed with more funding and called upon to shore up energy delivery after the 2021 winter disaster, the...
Marking an Electric Deregulation First, Lubbock Power & Light Transfers Load into ERCOT

ERCOT Releases New Monthly Report; High Reserves for December Indicated

by TCCFUI | Oct 6, 2023 | ERCOT

The first report also indicates that the monthly capacity reserve margin, expressed as a percentage, is 30.7 percent during the peak load hour in December. This is in contrast to the historical planning reserve margin target of 13.75 percent....
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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.

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