by TCCFUI | Feb 6, 2021 | News Roundup
Houston Chronicle: Texas lost nearly 60,000 oil and gas jobs in 2020, trade group says Feb. 4 — Nearly 60,000 oil exploration and production jobs in Texas were lost in 2020, a staggering figure that underscores the deep industry wounds caused by the global...
by TCCFUI | Jan 26, 2021 | News Roundup
Odessa American:Leeward Renewable Energy to Acquire Solar Development Platform from First Solar Jan. 26 — Through the agreement, CyrusOne will significantly reduce its CO2 emissions over the term of the contract. The purchase is equivalent to meeting 100% of the...
by TCCFUI | Jan 22, 2021 | News Roundup
The Guardian: Electric vehicles close to ‘tipping point’ of mass adoption Jan. 22 — Sales increase 43% globally in 2020 as plunging battery costs mean the cars will soon be the cheapest vehicles to buy. — READ MORE Utility Dive: Biden moves to rejoin Paris...
by TCCFUI | Jan 7, 2021 | Blog, Legislature, Regulatory Action, Telecom
The PUC also seeks guidance pertaining to a looming shortfall in a rural telecommunications fund. ________________________________________________ Analysts expect tens of thousands of new electric vehicles on the road within the next decade — and with them, an influx...
by TCCFUI | Nov 6, 2020 | News Roundup
Solar World: AEP Energy Partners seeks proposals for Ohio and ERCOT solar projects Nov. 4 — For the ERCOT sited projects, the company is seeking renewable energy purchase agreements of 12 years or less for solar facilities that begin operation between 2021 and...