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Demand Growth from Data Centers, Crypto Operations Continue Vexing Grid Planners

Demand Growth from Data Centers, Crypto Operations Continue Vexing Grid Planners

by R.A. Dyer | Sep 27, 2024 | ERCOT

How much power will artificial intelligence facilities consume over the long term? How should the state’s principal grid operator handle that demand? Will enough generation show up to meet it? The ERCOT organization and state regulators continue grappling with these...
Texas Regulators Launch post-Hurricane Beryl Investigation into Utility Storm Preparedness

Texas Regulators Launch post-Hurricane Beryl Investigation into Utility Storm Preparedness

by R.A. Dyer | Aug 16, 2024 | Regulatory Action

The PUC has issued requests for information to utilities impacted by Hurricane Beryl as part of its ongoing investigation into Houston Area utility storm preparedness and response. ________________________________________________ The Public Utility Commission has...
PUC Considering Permian Basin Reliability Plan with Cost Estimates Exceeding $10 billion

PUC Considering Permian Basin Reliability Plan with Cost Estimates Exceeding $10 billion

by R.A. Dyer | Aug 14, 2024 | Electricity, ERCOT

Interested parties now have submitted 19 sets of responses to staff questions about the proposed Reliability Plan for the Permian Basin, which could be adopted by the PUC in September. ________________________________________________ On July 25, 2004, ERCOT filed with...
City-Backed Reform at ERCOT Estimated to Save $6 Billion Receives Approval

City-Backed Reform at ERCOT Estimated to Save $6 Billion Receives Approval

by TCCFUI | Jun 25, 2024 | Regulatory Action

As a result of its more conservative operational practices in the wake of Winter Storm Uri in 2021, ERCOT, beginning last summer, has deployed ECRS in what some experts described as excessive amounts. ________________________________________________ A city-initiated...
Texas Regulators Launch post-Hurricane Beryl Investigation into Utility Storm Preparedness

Public Counsel Hjaltman Appointed to Serve as PUC Commissioner

by TCCFUI | Jun 25, 2024 | Regulatory Action

Ms. Hjaltman has served as Deputy Legislative Director for the Office of the Governor, as a chief of staff in the Texas House of Representatives and as a legislative staffer in the Texas Senate. ________________________________________________ Courtney Hjaltman, who...
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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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