by R.A. Dyer | Sep 30, 2026 | News Roundup
TELECOM AND BROADBAND NEWS Benton Institute: BEAD Isn’t Over Yet: What Happens After Final Approval? Sept. 30 — With all 50 states now having approved BEAD Final Proposals, the program is moving from planning to execution—but the process is far from settled....
by R.A. Dyer | Sep 25, 2026 | Electricity
The PUC had issued an initial rule in March that had required a non-refundable interconnection fee of $50,000 per megawatt of peak demand. That provision was removed from the final rule. ________________________________________________ New large load interconnection...
by R.A. Dyer | Aug 21, 2026 | News Roundup
TELECOM AND BROADBAND NEWS Texas Farm Bureau: TFB urges protection of landowner rights in pole attachment debate Aug. 19 — Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) urged state lawmakers to protect private property rights as they consider policies related to broadband deployment and...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 17, 2026 | News Roundup
TELECOM AND BROADBAND NEWS Broadband Breakfast: Texas Broadband Office Pushes Back Against SpaceX Favoritism Accusations July 23 — “The allegations appear to be driven by certain companies’ dissatisfaction with the outcome of an impartial process rather than by...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 2, 2026 | Consumers
Under 4CP, large businesses can reduce their electricity bills on a year-ahead basis by cutting back on their power consumption during only four discrete high-usage days. ________________________________________________ The Texas Public Utility Commission should allow...
