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ERCOT Gears Up For New Transmission Construction Projects — See the Maps.

ERCOT Gears Up For New Transmission Construction Projects — See the Maps.

by R.A. Dyer | Sep 8, 2025 | ERCOT

ERCOT recently released a summary of authorized transmission projects showing Oncor as the developer for scores of facilities. ________________________________________________ With the emergence of new energy-hungry cryptocurrency mining operations, AI data centers...
City Groups Urge Public Utility Commission to Stay Course with ERCOT Reliability Program

City Groups Urge Public Utility Commission to Stay Course with ERCOT Reliability Program

by R.A. Dyer | Sep 4, 2025 | ERCOT

At issue is the Firm Fuel Supply Service, an ERCOT reliability service mandated by the Texas Legislature. ________________________________________________ Representatives for two city groups — the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor and the Texas Coalition...
City Groups Urge Public Utility Commission to Stay Course with ERCOT Reliability Program

Two New Appointees to ERCOT’s 12-Member Board bring Finance and Energy Experience

by R.A. Dyer | Sep 4, 2025 | ERCOT

With terms that began on Sept. 3, the newest members are Christopher A. Krummel of Houston and Kathleen S. McAllister of Austin. ________________________________________________ An energy industry veteran and a finance expert have been selected as the newest members...
ERCOT Gears Up For New Transmission Construction Projects — See the Maps.

ERCOT Releases Primer on its the Complex High-Stakes Transmission Planning Process

by R.A. Dyer | Aug 20, 2025 | ERCOT

To address its daunting transmission challenges, ERCOT turns to a complex planning process that brings together stakeholders, regulators, and technical experts ________________________________________________ With the arrival of new energy-hungry cryptocurrency mining...
Transmission Proposal to Connect ERCOT to Outside Power Grids Attracts Renewed Interest

Transmission Proposal to Connect ERCOT to Outside Power Grids Attracts Renewed Interest

by TCCFUI | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog, ERCOT

The “Southern Spirit Transmission” project calls for the construction of a new 400-mile transmission line across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. ________________________________________________ Aplan to link ERCOT to the eastern electric grid has drawn renewed...
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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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