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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: City Coalition Issues Gas Curtailment Recommendations for Railroad Commission

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: City Coalition Issues Gas Curtailment Recommendations for Railroad Commission

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...
Blog: City Coalition Issues Gas Curtailment Recommendations for Railroad Commission

Blog: Generators Face Penalties For Failure to File Weather Readiness Reports

by TCCFUI | Dec 10, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory Action

The Texas Legislature mandated the new reports as part of its response to the February winter storm emergency. ________________________________________________ By failing to file winter weather reports by a deadline this month, eight Texas electric generation...
Blog: City Coalition Issues Gas Curtailment Recommendations for Railroad Commission

Blog: PUC, Railroad Commission Adopt Critical Gas Unit Designation Rules

by TCCFUI | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory Action

Facing a statutory deadline, the agencies adopted the guidelines during parallel meetings held within a few hours of each other. ________________________________________________ Rules governing how natural gas facilities receive critical designations as a means to...
Blog: City Coalition Issues Gas Curtailment Recommendations for Railroad Commission

Blog: PUC Approves Some Market Redesign Changes, Leave Other Decisions for Later

by TCCFUI | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory Action

In December, the Public Utility Commission agreed to move forward with many changes relating to ERCOT operational issues. ________________________________________________ More than 4 million Texans lost power during the February weather emergency and more than 200...
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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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