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...
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...
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...
by TCCFUI | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog, ERCOT
ERCOT Releases Preliminary Winter Assessment and Preliminary Spring Assessment By R.A. Dyer Thumbs up. That the sign from ERCOT, which reported on Thursday that Texas generators should keep up with electricity demand during the winter and spring of 2019. ERCOT,...
by TCCFUI | Aug 22, 2018 | Blog
The state’s electricity shopping website has been in the news lately, and not for the right reasons. Consumers, consumer groups and media watchdogs have called foul after electric retailers began using the site to promote misleading offers. The three-member Texas...