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Lawsuit: PUC Illegally Propped up Wholesale Electric Prices during Winter Storm Uri

Lawsuit: PUC Illegally Propped up Wholesale Electric Prices during Winter Storm Uri

by TCCFUI | Feb 21, 2024 | Blog, Electricity, ERCOT

A lawsuit filed by a Houston-based power trader alleges the PUC created “illegal competition rules” by implementing changes that drove up wholesale energy prices. ________________________________________________ Texas regulators broke the law by implementing rules...
Appeals Court Delivers Setback to Cities on Video Streaming Franchise Fee Case

Appeals Court Delivers Setback to Cities on Video Streaming Franchise Fee Case

by TCCFUI | Feb 8, 2024 | Blog

In its ruling, the court found that the Texas Public Utility Regulatory Act bars municipalities from bringing suit for non-payment of franchise fees against non-franchise holders. ________________________________________________ Hulu, Disney and Netflix are not...
Atmos Reports Quarterly Earnings Increase; Expects New Rate Cases in April

Atmos Reports Quarterly Earnings Increase; Expects New Rate Cases in April

by TCCFUI | Feb 8, 2024 | Blog, Gas

Atmos reports quarter-over-quarter revenue increase; Mid-Tex and West Texas rate cases in September. ________________________________________________ Atmos Energy has reported capital expenditures of $769.7 million for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2023, as...
Ultra High Energy Prices During Winter Storm Uri at Heart of Texas Supreme Court Case

Ultra High Energy Prices During Winter Storm Uri at Heart of Texas Supreme Court Case

by TCCFUI | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog

During a January 30 hearing, the state’s highest court heard oral arguments from lawyers for the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Calpine Corp., and Luminant. The implications of the lawsuit are immense. ________________________________________________ A lawsuit...
Investigation of Fort Worth Blast includes Atmos, Railroad Commission and Others

Investigation of Fort Worth Blast includes Atmos, Railroad Commission and Others

by TCCFUI | Jan 11, 2024 | Blog, Gas

Fire and police investigators continue working with Atmos Energy, the hotel’s natural gas provider, to determine whether a gas leak caused the explosion — or conversely — an explosion caused the gas leak. ________________________________________________ An explosion...
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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.