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City-Backed Reform at ERCOT Estimated to Save $6 Billion Receives Approval

City-Backed Reform at ERCOT Estimated to Save $6 Billion Receives Approval

by TCCFUI | Jun 25, 2024 | Regulatory Action

As a result of its more conservative operational practices in the wake of Winter Storm Uri in 2021, ERCOT, beginning last summer, has deployed ECRS in what some experts described as excessive amounts. ________________________________________________ A city-initiated...
Public Counsel Hjaltman Appointed to Serve as PUC Commissioner

Public Counsel Hjaltman Appointed to Serve as PUC Commissioner

by TCCFUI | Jun 25, 2024 | Regulatory Action

Ms. Hjaltman has served as Deputy Legislative Director for the Office of the Governor, as a chief of staff in the Texas House of Representatives and as a legislative staffer in the Texas Senate. ________________________________________________ Courtney Hjaltman, who...
Energy Fund Completion Bonus Grant Program Rules Set by Texas Public Utility Commission

Energy Fund Completion Bonus Grant Program Rules Set by Texas Public Utility Commission

by TCCFUI | May 2, 2024 | Electricity, Legislature

The new rules establish the “Texas Energy Fund Completion Bonus Grant Program” and create guidelines for generation developers seeking grants to construct new dispatchable power facilities or to expand existing ones. ________________________________________________...
Governor Abbott Appoints Kathleen Jackson To Public Utility Commission

Governor Abbott Appoints Kathleen Jackson To Public Utility Commission

by TCCFUI | Aug 5, 2022 | Regulatory Action

Ms. Jackson joins fellow PUC commissioners Will McAdams, Lori Cobos and Jimmy Glotfelty, and chair Peter Lake. ________________________________________________ Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Kathleen Jackson to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a term set to...
Blog: PUC, ERCOT and Railroad Commission Make Winter Storm Uri Policy Changes

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.

Recent Blog Posts

  • CenterPoint’s Claim to Make Customers “Whole” for Generation Costs Questioned
  • ERCOT Forecasts Significant Demand Increases, But Less than Previous Predictions
  • News Round-Up: March 2025
  • News Round-Up: February 2025
  • More Workers Needed to Bolster Broadband, Water Sectors According to Report

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