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PUC adopts new Power Outage Alert Rules in Response to New Legislation

PUC adopts new Power Outage Alert Rules in Response to New Legislation

by TCCFUI | Jun 1, 2022 | Electricity, Regulatory Action

Mandated by Senate Bill 3 from the most recent legislative session, the new rules create criteria for the content, activation and termination of regional and statewide power outage alerts. ________________________________________________ New rules to alert the public...
PUC includes TCCFUI Recommendations in Broadband Law Implementation

PUC includes TCCFUI Recommendations in Broadband Law Implementation

by TCCFUI | Apr 20, 2022 | Blog, Regulatory Action, Telecom

TCCFUI has expressed general support for the broadband expansion efforts included in HB 3853, but also urged the PUC to keep electric ratepayers in mind during implementation. ________________________________________________ Sweeping regulatory changes that pertain to...
Blog: Railroad Commission sets Emergency Gas Curtailment Rules with Sept. 1 Effective Date

Blog: Railroad Commission sets Emergency Gas Curtailment Rules with Sept. 1 Effective Date

by TCCFUI | Apr 15, 2022 | Blog, Gas, Regulatory Action

As a result of the April 12 action, gas suppliers will have to follow new rules during those emergency situations when they lack sufficient supply to serve all customers. ________________________________________________ In response to massive gas supply failures...
PUC includes TCCFUI Recommendations in Broadband Law Implementation

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...
PUC adopts new Power Outage Alert Rules in Response to New Legislation

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...
PUC adopts new Power Outage Alert Rules in Response to New Legislation

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.

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