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OCSC Recommends Consumer Cost Protections for Temporary Emergency Generators

OCSC Recommends Consumer Cost Protections for Temporary Emergency Generators

by R.A. Dyer | Jul 23, 2024 | Regulatory Action

The city group recommended that the agency specify how utilities can seek cost recovery for such facilities, assure that affected parties have sufficient time to review such claimed expenses, and to implement other protections....
City-Backed Reform at ERCOT Estimated to Save $6 Billion Receives Approval

City-Backed Reform at ERCOT Estimated to Save $6 Billion Receives Approval

by TCCFUI | Jun 25, 2024 | Regulatory Action

As a result of its more conservative operational practices in the wake of Winter Storm Uri in 2021, ERCOT, beginning last summer, has deployed ECRS in what some experts described as excessive amounts. ________________________________________________ A city-initiated...
Public Counsel Hjaltman Appointed to Serve as PUC Commissioner

Public Counsel Hjaltman Appointed to Serve as PUC Commissioner

by TCCFUI | Jun 25, 2024 | Regulatory Action

Ms. Hjaltman has served as Deputy Legislative Director for the Office of the Governor, as a chief of staff in the Texas House of Representatives and as a legislative staffer in the Texas Senate. ________________________________________________ Courtney Hjaltman, who...
Texas Railroad Commission Considers Rules Pertaining to Energy Conservation Programs

Texas Railroad Commission Considers Rules Pertaining to Energy Conservation Programs

by TCCFUI | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog, Regulatory Action

The rules, if given final approval, would modify that part of the administrative code relating to Energy Conservation Programs. ________________________________________________ On September 19, staff at the Texas Railroad Commission proposed new rules to implement...
Fact Sheet Sheds Light on Pending ERCOT “Real-Time Co-Optimization” Market Overhaul

Fact Sheet Sheds Light on Pending ERCOT “Real-Time Co-Optimization” Market Overhaul

by TCCFUI | Aug 8, 2023 | Electricity, ERCOT, Regulatory Action

Real-Time Co-Optimization, which remains under development at ERCOT, should lower electricity costs once operational. ___________________________________________ ERCOT stakeholders and staff have re-initiated work on a wholesale power market redesign they refer to as...
Public Counsel Hjaltman Appointed to Serve as PUC Commissioner

Public Utility Commission Releases Rulemaking Roadmap and Rules for Public Engagement

by TCCFUI | Aug 1, 2023 | Regulatory Action

Of bills that received approval during the most recent Texas legislative session, about 70 pertain to the Texas Public Utility Commission and its regulatory activities. ________________________________________________ Lawmakers during the recently-concluded...
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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

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