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ERCOT Prepares for April 8 Eclipse, Expects 7.6 Percent Loss of Solar Energy Output

ERCOT Prepares for April 8 Eclipse, Expects 7.6 Percent Loss of Solar Energy Output

by TCCFUI | Mar 14, 2024 | ERCOT

Maximum solar generation impact will occur at 1:40 p.m., with solar capacity levels reducing to 7.6 percent of maximum clear sky output ________________________________________________ The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state’s primary grid operator, has...
Atmos Reports Quarterly Earnings Increase; Expects New Rate Cases in April

Atmos Reports Quarterly Earnings Increase; Expects New Rate Cases in April

by TCCFUI | Feb 8, 2024 | Blog, Gas

Atmos reports quarter-over-quarter revenue increase; Mid-Tex and West Texas rate cases in September. ________________________________________________ Atmos Energy has reported capital expenditures of $769.7 million for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2023, as...
ERCOT Market Monitor Reports New Ancillary Service Costs Texans more than $8 billion

ERCOT Market Monitor Reports New Ancillary Service Costs Texans more than $8 billion

by TCCFUI | Sep 18, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

The analysis highlights dramatic inefficiencies caused by the new ancillary service and resulting “enormous increases in market costs.” ________________________________________________ Anew ancillary service has led to artificial energy scarcity on the ERCOT grid and...

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...
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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

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