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

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

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....
Governor Abbott Appoints Kathleen Jackson To Public Utility Commission

Governor Abbott Appoints Kathleen Jackson To Public Utility Commission

by TCCFUI | Aug 5, 2022 | Regulatory Action

Ms. Jackson joins fellow PUC commissioners Will McAdams, Lori Cobos and Jimmy Glotfelty, and chair Peter Lake. ________________________________________________ Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Kathleen Jackson to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a term set to...
New Law that Could Determine Pace of Transmission Approvals inside ERCOT Divides Lawmakers

In Latest Quarterly Reports, Texas Utilities Report Increased Earnings, Capital Expenditures

by TCCFUI | Aug 5, 2022 | Rates and Service

 CenterPoint Energy, Atmos Energy and Oncor Electric have reported increased earnings and capital spending. ________________________________________________ Several energy utilities with major operations in Texas released their quarterly earnings reports this week....
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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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