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Settlement Reached in Acquisition of Texas-New Mexico Power by New York’s Blackstone

Settlement Reached in Acquisition of Texas-New Mexico Power by New York’s Blackstone

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 13, 2026 | Electricity

Technically, the proposed $11.5 billion acquisition is of TNMP Energy — Texas New Mexico Power’s parent company — and it still requires Public Utility Commission approval. ________________________________________________ After multiple weeks of settlement discussions,...
ERCOT Launches Realtime Co-optimization Market Overhaul after Years of Preparation

ERCOT Launches Realtime Co-optimization Market Overhaul after Years of Preparation

by R.A. Dyer | Dec 10, 2025 | ERCOT

ERCOT officials predict the change could lead to more than $1 billion in market savings annually. The modifications also will improve how ERCOT’s automated systems consider batteries and their state of charge for grid operational purposes....
Texas Energy Fund Loan Program Finances Sixth Project: A 455-MW plant near Houston

Texas Energy Fund Loan Program Finances Sixth Project: A 455-MW plant near Houston

by R.A. Dyer | Dec 2, 2025 | ERCOT

The Texas Energy Fund is a $10 billion subsidy program created by the Texas Legislature to help finance the development of dispatchable generation. ________________________________________________ Another subsidized loan agreement under the Texas Energy Fund — the...
“System Safety and Integrity” Riders Explained: Atmos Interim Charges Finance Pipeline Testing

“System Safety and Integrity” Riders Explained: Atmos Interim Charges Finance Pipeline Testing

by R.A. Dyer | Dec 2, 2025 | Gas

Through System Safety and Integrity riders, or SSI riders, Atmos recovers from customers certain system safety costs that it incurs each year to maintain its pipeline system. ________________________________________________ The pipelines division of Atmos Energy, the...
“System Safety and Integrity” Riders Explained: Atmos Interim Charges Finance Pipeline Testing

Atmos Projects More Spending, More Profits and Increasing Consumer Bills through 2030

by R.A. Dyer | Nov 10, 2025 | Gas

The company put the average customer bill at $80 for the 2025 fiscal year, up from around $50 during in 2020. The company projects average bills will continue increasing over the decade, reaching as much as $121 by 2030....
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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

  • Ratepayer Resources: Tips for Understanding Your Gas Bill and Obtaining Payment Assistance
  • Settlement Reached in Acquisition of Texas-New Mexico Power by New York’s Blackstone
  • Texas Railroad Commission Conducts Inspections to Ensure Winter Weather Readiness
  • News Round-Up: January 2026
  • AG Sues Energy Company for Fatal Wildfire that Caused More than $1 Billion in Damages