by R.A. Dyer | Mar 16, 2026 | ERCOT, Regulatory Action
The proposed rule would require an “intermediate agreement” by any large load seeking an ERCOT interconnection as well as new financial assurances. ________________________________________________ Major energy consuming industries — so called “large loads” — will need...
by R.A. Dyer | Mar 13, 2026 | Regulatory Action
Mr. Rhode’s term officially begins on April 1, 2026, and will expire on Sept. 1, 2027. Gov. Greg Abbott announced his appointment of Mr. Rhode on March 12. ________________________________________________ Patrick Rhode, a former top official for NASA, has been...
by R.A. Dyer | Mar 4, 2026 | Consumers
Each Help Hub section includes guidance to help consumers navigate rate increases, understand the charges on their bills, and to access bill payment assistance. ________________________________________________ The Public Utility Commission of Texas has launched a new...
by R.A. Dyer | Oct 28, 2025 | Legislature
Hundreds of laws pertaining to the gas and electric utility matters, the energy market and ERCOT were adopted by the Texas Legislature in 2023 and 2025. It’s now up to regulators to implement them. ________________________________________________ During this...
by R.A. Dyer | Oct 2, 2025 | Regulatory Action
Created by the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1975, the PUC has played instrumental roles in momentous changes to the state’s electric energy market, including the deregulation of wholesale and retail electricity in 1995 and 2001, respectively...
