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Settlement Reached in Acquisition of Texas-New Mexico Power by New York’s Blackstone

Settlement Reached in Acquisition of Texas-New Mexico Power by New York’s Blackstone

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 13, 2026 | Electricity

Technically, the proposed $11.5 billion acquisition is of TNMP Energy — Texas New Mexico Power’s parent company — and it still requires Public Utility Commission approval. ________________________________________________ After multiple weeks of settlement discussions,...
Texas Railroad Commission Conducts Inspections to Ensure Winter Weather Readiness

Texas Railroad Commission Conducts Inspections to Ensure Winter Weather Readiness

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 13, 2026 | Gas

The Texas Railroad Commission conducted more than 7,400 weatherization inspections of natural gas facilities during the 2025 fiscal year, the agency announced. ________________________________________________ The Railroad Commission of Texas is taking steps to help...
AG Sues Energy Company for Fatal Wildfire that Caused More than $1 Billion in Damages

AG Sues Energy Company for Fatal Wildfire that Caused More than $1 Billion in Damages

by R.A. Dyer | Dec 17, 2025 | Electricity

Xcel has said it had “accepted responsibility from the beginning” and attempted to work with victims and state officials to reach solutions. ________________________________________________ Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Southwestern Public Service Company,...
ERCOT Grid Operator Creates Two New Organizations, Makes other Changes for 2026

ERCOT Grid Operator Creates Two New Organizations, Makes other Changes for 2026

by R.A. Dyer | Dec 17, 2025 | ERCOT

 ERCOT will form two new organizations — “Interconnection and Grid Analysis” and “Enterprise Data and Artificial Intelligence” groups — in 2026. ________________________________________________ Two new ERCOT organizations — the “Interconnection and Grid Analysis” and...
ERCOT Grid Operator Creates Two New Organizations, Makes other Changes for 2026

ERCOT Launches Realtime Co-optimization Market Overhaul after Years of Preparation

by R.A. Dyer | Dec 10, 2025 | ERCOT

ERCOT officials predict the change could lead to more than $1 billion in market savings annually. The modifications also will improve how ERCOT’s automated systems consider batteries and their state of charge for grid operational purposes....
Texas Energy Fund Loan Program Finances Sixth Project: A 455-MW plant near Houston

Texas Energy Fund Loan Program Finances Sixth Project: A 455-MW plant near Houston

by R.A. Dyer | Dec 2, 2025 | ERCOT

The Texas Energy Fund is a $10 billion subsidy program created by the Texas Legislature to help finance the development of dispatchable generation. ________________________________________________ Another subsidized loan agreement under the Texas Energy Fund — the...
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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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