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ERCOT to Skip Two Key Reports this Year as Batch Zero Rush Continues

ERCOT to Skip Two Key Reports this Year as Batch Zero Rush Continues

by R.A. Dyer | Jul 8, 2026 | ERCOT

On June 18, 2026, the PUC granted ERCOT’s request to not file the reports due to the length of time necessary to develop them, the urgency of ERCOT’s transition to the Batch Zero process, and because of delays this year in finalizing the long-term load forecast (LTLF)...
Key Lawmaker Calls for PUC Rule Changes to Help Residential Electricity Customers

Key Lawmaker Calls for PUC Rule Changes to Help Residential Electricity Customers

by R.A. Dyer | Jul 2, 2026 | Consumers

Under 4CP, large businesses can reduce their electricity bills on a year-ahead basis by cutting back on their power consumption during only four discrete high-usage days. ________________________________________________ The Texas Public Utility Commission should allow...
New Online Tool Shows Location of Planned Data Center Development Throughout Texas

New Online Tool Shows Location of Planned Data Center Development Throughout Texas

by R.A. Dyer | Jul 1, 2026 | ERCOT

The peak usage represented by proposed large projects could top 438.5 gigawatts. That’s roughly equal to a third of the power generation in the entire country. ________________________________________________ ERCOT has received 519 requests to connect large...
ERCOT to Skip Two Key Reports this Year as Batch Zero Rush Continues

ERCOT Report: Energy Market Size, Energy Demand and Energy Reserves Increase in 2025

by R.A. Dyer | Jun 26, 2026 | ERCOT

Under the “Bring Your Own Power” model, data center developers would willingly finance their own dedicated electric generation in order to leapfrog the interconnection process at ERCOT. ________________________________________________ Each spring the Independent...
CenterPoint Revenues Increase amid Surging Data Center Development in Houston Area

CenterPoint Revenues Increase amid Surging Data Center Development in Houston Area

by R.A. Dyer | Apr 29, 2026 | Utility News

Net consolidated income for CenterPoint was $316 million during the first quarter of 2026. That represents a 6.4 percent increase over the same period in 2025. ________________________________________________ CenterPoint Energy this week announced quarterly revenue...
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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

  • News Round-Up: July 2026
  • NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Fatal Gas Explosion, Finds Unmarked Line
  • Texas Broadband Office Under Fire for Supposed “Favoritism” Relating to Elon Musk’s Starlink
  • ERCOT to Skip Two Key Reports this Year as Batch Zero Rush Continues
  • Key Lawmaker Calls for PUC Rule Changes to Help Residential Electricity Customers