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BLOG: Gas Utilities Seek Billions in Securitized Reimbursements

BLOG: Gas Utilities Seek Billions in Securitized Reimbursements

by TCCFUI | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog, Gas, Legislature

Securitization is a low-cost financing method whereby utilities receive immediate payments for incurred expenses, while customers pay back the securitized amounts over an extended period through a surcharge on bills. ________________________________________________ On...

BLOG: Texas Regulators Consider Emerging Electric Vehicle Issues

by TCCFUI | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, Regulatory Action

By 2030, EVs could comprise as much as 15 percent of Texas vehicles. ________________________________________________ In recent years, electric industry regulators nationwide have contended with issues arising from electric vehicles. The Texas Public Utility...
Blog: Nearly 20 Years Later, Texans Still Pay Deregulation Charges

Blog: Nearly 20 Years Later, Texans Still Pay Deregulation Charges

by TCCFUI | Aug 10, 2020 | Blog, Electricity, Rates and Service

Cumulatively, the charges have totaled more than $6.6 billion. Utility customers — be they home users or businesses — have had them included in their transmission and distribution rates for years. ________________________________________________ Hundreds of thousands...

Blog: Change at the Top for Houston’s CenterPoint Energy

by TCCFUI | Jul 2, 2020 | Blog, Electricity, Utility News

Former Halliburton CEO also served on CenterPoint Board of Directors. ________________________________________________ Former Halliburton CEO David Lesar has taken the reins of CenterPoint Energy,  the Houston-based energy company beset in recent months by falling...
Blog: Major Gas Utilities Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

Blog: Major Gas Utilities Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

by TCCFUI | Apr 8, 2020 | Blog, Gas, Media Reports, Rates and Service

Three of the state’s major gas utilities have announced assistance programs. ________________________________________________ A recent decision by the Texas Public Utility Commission to suspend electric service disconnections during the COVID-19 crisis made statewide...
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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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