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88th Legislative Update: Filed bills, Committee Assignments, & Market Redesign Review

88th Legislative Update: Filed bills, Committee Assignments, & Market Redesign Review

by TCCFUI | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog, Legislature

Lawmakers have filed more than 4,500 bills during the ongoing 88th Texas Legislature, including several dozen relating to energy and utility issues. ________________________________________________ State lawmakers have filed more than 4,500 bills during the ongoing...
Quarterly Report: CenterPoint Increases Shareholder Profits and Capital Spending

Quarterly Report: CenterPoint Increases Shareholder Profits and Capital Spending

by TCCFUI | Feb 24, 2023 | Blog, Utility News

Centerpoint identified revenues from interim rate adjustments as contributing to its income growth, along with customer growth in the Houston area and favorable weather. ________________________________________________ CenterPoint Energy continues to increase revenues...
In Latest Quarterly Reports, Texas Utilities Report Increased Earnings, Capital Expenditures

In Latest Quarterly Reports, Texas Utilities Report Increased Earnings, Capital Expenditures

by TCCFUI | Aug 5, 2022 | Rates and Service

 CenterPoint Energy, Atmos Energy and Oncor Electric have reported increased earnings and capital spending. ________________________________________________ Several energy utilities with major operations in Texas released their quarterly earnings reports this week....
ERCOT Independent Monitor Questions New Conservative Operations Approach

ERCOT Independent Monitor Questions New Conservative Operations Approach

by TCCFUI | Jun 14, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

“While we continue to believe that an energy-only market can be successful and adapt to changing system needs, it is not compatible with ERCOT’s current conservative operational posture.” ________________________________________________ ERCOT’s new...
ERCOT Braces for Stunning Increase in Crypto Industry Power Consumption

ERCOT Braces for Stunning Increase in Crypto Industry Power Consumption

by TCCFUI | May 9, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

A gigawatt — or 1,000 megawatts  — is approximately the same amount of power as used by 750,000 homes. ERCOT has tallied more than 17 gigawatts in potential crypto-mining related interconnections by 2026. ________________________________________________ About two...
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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: September 2025
  • ERCOT Seeks Budget Increase For Next Two Years, But With Lower Fee to Fund Operations
  • Texas Legislature Approves Increased Budgets for PUC and Railroad Commission
  • Mark Your Calendars: Texas Coalition of Cities For Utility Issues to Host Annual Seminar
  • ERCOT Gears Up For New Transmission Construction Projects — See the Maps.