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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...

BLOG: ERCOT Reports Sufficient Capacity for Coming Winter and Spring

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,...

BLOG: National Survey Reveals Feature Lacking on PowerToChoose.org

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...
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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.

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