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CenterPoint Reports $1 billion in 2025 Income, $65.6 billion Capital Spending through 2035

CenterPoint Reports $1 billion in 2025 Income, $65.6 billion Capital Spending through 2035

by R.A. Dyer | Feb 23, 2026 | Rates and Service

CenterPoint has reported the conclusion of five rate cases over the last two years. The outcomes of those cases affects 85 percent of its rate base across the company’s multi-state service territories. ________________________________________________  ...
PUC Implements 2025 Legislation Reforming Emergency Mobile Electric Generation Rules

PUC Implements 2025 Legislation Reforming Emergency Mobile Electric Generation Rules

by R.A. Dyer | Feb 11, 2026 | Legislature

The PUC’s new rules implement Senate Bill 231 that — among other things — requires the emergency units to be mobile and capable of generating electric energy within three hours. SB 231 also added new guardrail requirements for consumers. The author of SB 231 is state...
ERCOT Reports Point to Normal Operations in March, but Possible Energy Shortfalls Later

ERCOT Reports Point to Normal Operations in March, but Possible Energy Shortfalls Later

by R.A. Dyer | Feb 3, 2026 | ERCOT

The grid should have no problems meeting energy demand if conditions remain normal in March — which is likely. ________________________________________________ Despite the warmer weather, ERCOT faces a slight risk of issuing an emergency alert during the first month...
The Texas Power Grid Passes a Cold Weather Stress Test — What the Experts Say

The Texas Power Grid Passes a Cold Weather Stress Test — What the Experts Say

by R.A. Dyer | Feb 3, 2026 | ERCOT

Some legislative changes likely helped protect the grid during the January cold snap and other changes were inconsequential. Luck also played a role. ________________________________________________ About 50,000 Texans lost power during last month’s winter storm — a...
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,...
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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: May 2026
  • CenterPoint Revenues Increase amid Surging Data Center Development in Houston Area
  • News Round-Up: April 2026
  • Report Shows Energy Demand Soaring, but ERCOT Cautions Projections Likely Overstated
  • Oncor Rate Increase Reduced by More than 30 Percent under Settlement Approved by PUC