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ERCOT Prevails in Retail Electric Provider Bankruptcy Dispute following Winter Storm Uri

ERCOT Prevails in Retail Electric Provider Bankruptcy Dispute following Winter Storm Uri

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 18, 2026 | ERCOT

The initial case was brought in February 2022 by the liquidating trust for Entrust Energy, which went bankrupt after energy prices spiked during the 2021 winter storm. ________________________________________________ Litigation alleging that improper actions by ERCOT...
ERCOT Prevails in Retail Electric Provider Bankruptcy Dispute following Winter Storm Uri

Public Utility Commission Proposes new ERCOT rule for Large Load Interconnections

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 16, 2026 | ERCOT, Regulatory Action

The proposed rule would require an “intermediate agreement” by any large load seeking an ERCOT interconnection as well as new financial assurances. ________________________________________________ Major energy consuming industries — so called “large loads” — will need...
Former NASA official Appointed to the Public Utility Commission as Fifth Member

Former NASA official Appointed to the Public Utility Commission as Fifth Member

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 13, 2026 | Regulatory Action

Mr. Rhode’s term officially begins on April 1, 2026, and will expire on Sept. 1, 2027. Gov. Greg Abbott announced his appointment of Mr. Rhode on March 12. ________________________________________________ Patrick Rhode, a former top official for NASA, has been...
ERCOT Prevails in Retail Electric Provider Bankruptcy Dispute following Winter Storm Uri

Caldwell Municipal Utility Makes the Jump To ERCOT with LCRA Overseeing Transmission

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 13, 2026 | ERCOT

Caldwell’s move to ERCOT, also known as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, was authorized by the PUC on April 24, 2025. ________________________________________________ The City of Caldwell’s municipal utility has joined the ERCOT System, according to a March...
Texas Supreme Court Considers  Arguments in Case Concerning Telecom Right-of-Way Laws

Texas Supreme Court Considers Arguments in Case Concerning Telecom Right-of-Way Laws

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 9, 2026 | Telecom

An attorney for cities told the court that cities have clear “standing” to bring their case against the state — despite claims to the contrary from the Texas Attorney General’s office. ________________________________________________ State laws capping...
ERCOT Prevails in Retail Electric Provider Bankruptcy Dispute following Winter Storm Uri

ERCOT Working on Batch Interconnection Process to Keep Up With Explosive Load Growth

by R.A. Dyer | Mar 4, 2026 | ERCOT

ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas has said the proposed batch system will give developers a clearer indication as to when they can connect to the grid. ________________________________________________ Struggling to keep up with a flood of grid interconnection requests from data...
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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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