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Blog: Interim CEO Jones Proposes “Gas Desk” to Give ERCOT More Visibility into Fuel Supplies

Blog: Interim CEO Jones Proposes “Gas Desk” to Give ERCOT More Visibility into Fuel Supplies

by TCCFUI | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT, Gas

ERCOT interim CEO Brad Jones said the grid operator needs more advance warning of potentially disruptive gas shortages. ________________________________________________ A special “gas desk” to monitor the supply of natural gas to Texas power plants may begin operating...
Blog: Pipeline Company Relents in Threat to Cut Winter Fuel to Electric Generators

Blog: Pipeline Company Relents in Threat to Cut Winter Fuel to Electric Generators

by TCCFUI | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Electricity, Gas

Had Energy Transfer followed through, about a third of the plants owned by the state’s largest power generator, Luminant, could have suspended operations. ________________________________________________ Energy Transfer — a major natural gas pipeline company with...
Blog: TCCFUI Urges Utility Ratepayer Protections in Broadband Expansion

Blog: TCCFUI Urges Utility Ratepayer Protections in Broadband Expansion

by TCCFUI | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Regulatory Action, Utility News

The coalitions expressed support for the broadband expansion but want to “ensure that costs are appropriately recovered and credited back to captive electric utility ratepayers.” ________________________________________________ Protecting electric utility ratepayers...
Blog: ERCOT Inspects Texas Generation Fleet, Transmission Providers

Blog: ERCOT Inspects Texas Generation Fleet, Transmission Providers

by TCCFUI | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog, Electricity, ERCOT

ERCOT reports that 321 of 324 electric generation units and transmission facilities had fully passed their inspections for new winterization regulations. ________________________________________________ Texas power generation companies and electric transmission...
Blog: Pipeline Company Relents in Threat to Cut Winter Fuel to Electric Generators

Blog: City Coalition Issues Gas Curtailment Recommendations for Railroad Commission

by TCCFUI | Jan 13, 2022 | Blog, Regulatory Action

Although generally supportive of the proposed changes, the city coalition called for further clarity regarding “interruptible contracts” and other consumer protections. ________________________________________________ Human needs customers such as hospitals, schools...
Blog: Pipeline Company Relents in Threat to Cut Winter Fuel to Electric Generators

Blog: PUC, ERCOT and Railroad Commission Make Winter Storm Uri Policy Changes

by TCCFUI | Dec 15, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory Action

A list of some of the most important of these post-Winter Storm Uri reforms, including those set to take effect in time for this year’s winter season. ________________________________________________ In response to the political upheaval following February’s...
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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

  • News Round-Up: June 11-June 17
  • ERCOT Independent Monitor Questions New Conservative Operations Approach
  • PUC adopts new Power Outage Alert Rules in Response to New Legislation
  • ERCOT Reports Show Relatively Safe Energy Reserves in Short and Mid Term
  • News Round-Up: May 14-May 21

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