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BLOG: ERCOT Report Predicts Tight but Manageable Summer

by TCCFUI | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, Electricity, ERCOT

ERCOT technicians and market participants already have begun taking steps to ensure the grid continues functioning reliably. ____________   Another broken record for electricity use — that’s what the organization that manages the state’s primary power grid...

Blog: Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program Adds to Residential Bills

by TCCFUI | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog, Rates and Service

The ACSC reviewed a series of GRIP rate increases in a portion of the Atmos service area. By R.A. Dyer The Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program, or GRIP, allows monopoly gas utilities to increase rates even if the company’s overall expenditures are declining, even...

BLOG: PUC Delays Consideration of Expensive ERCOT Changes

by TCCFUI | Dec 11, 2018 | Blog, Media Reports

The proposal has drawn opposition from groups all across the political spectrum — in great part because of its staggering price tag, according to reports. Texas regulators have delayed consideration of a potentially expensive change to the state’s wholesale...

BLOG: How Much Power Does America Expend Roasting its Turkeys?

by TCCFUI | Nov 19, 2018 | Blog, Electricity

How much power will Americans expend roasting their Thanksgiving turkeys? As it turns out, quite a lot.   Turkeys are bigger than they used to be, and roasting them takes longer. And the bigger the bird, the more cooking time. And the more cooking time, the...

POLICY DEEP DIVE: Transmission Line Losses and the ERCOT Market

by TCCFUI | Nov 14, 2018 | Blog, Electricity

The proposal would provide extra revenues for some generators, but potentially increase consumer costs. Last year two Houston electric companies, NRG and Calpine, rolled out a report that proposed dramatic changes to the state’s wholesale power market. We’ve discussed...
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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

  • Oncor Provides Rate Case Update, Reports Annual and Quarterly Financial Results
  • 88th Legislative Update: Filed bills, Committee Assignments, & Market Redesign Review
  • Quarterly Report: CenterPoint Increases Shareholder Profits and Capital Spending
  • Railroad Commission Releases Additional Details into Atmos Service Disruptions
  • 88th Legislative Update: Filed bills, New Committee Assignments, & Sunset Process

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