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...
by R.A. Dyer | Jun 24, 2026 | ERCOT
Developers who seek to have their projects included in the batch also will be required to post a financial security equal to $50,000 per megawatt. ________________________________________________ New rules meant to accelerate approvals for developers seeking to...
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...
