by R.A. Dyer | Aug 5, 2026 | ERCOT
ERCOT now has paused the batch interconnection process for data centers in response to Gov. Abbott’s announcement. ________________________________________________ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a moratorium on the approval of new data centers so state...
by R.A. Dyer | Aug 3, 2026 | News Roundup
TELECOM AND BROADBAND NEWS MyParisTexas.com: Why lawmakers are concerned about where billions in broadband funding is going July 28 —When Texas was awarded more than $3 billion to expand broadband services to every corner of the Lone Star state, broadband advocates...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 23, 2026 | Telecom
The audit, which was requested by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, comes in the wake of recent criticism from Senate lawmakers over the BDO’s grant award process and how it potentially favored low-earth-orbit satellite service....
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 17, 2026 | News Roundup
TELECOM AND BROADBAND NEWS Broadband Breakfast: Texas Broadband Office Pushes Back Against SpaceX Favoritism Accusations July 23 — “The allegations appear to be driven by certain companies’ dissatisfaction with the outcome of an impartial process rather than by...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 2, 2026 | Consumers
Under 4CP, large businesses can reduce their electricity bills on a year-ahead basis by cutting back on their power consumption during only four discrete high-usage days. ________________________________________________ The Texas Public Utility Commission should allow...
