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Blog: OCSC Recommends Refinements to Emergency Operations Plans
The Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor filed comments January 4 in response to the proposed rules.
OCSC Recommends Consumer Cost Protections for Temporary Emergency Generators
OCSC recommended that affected parties receive sufficient time to review expenses for mobile generation units.
ERCOT Forecasts Significant Demand Increases, But Less than Previous Predictions
ERCOT CEO outlines alternative methodology for load forecasts that still predicts large increases.
Electric Plant Near Houston Receives Green Light for $105 million Texas Energy Fund Loan
Under the deal, a 122-megawatt natural gas-fired plant will have access to a 20-year loan of up to $105 million.
Major Rate Case: Oncor Electric Seeks $834 Million in Added Annual Revenue
Combined, the PUC has authorized at least $1 billion in rate increases for Oncor over the last five years.
Blog: OCSC Urges Utility Ratepayer Protections in Broadband Expansion
Ratepayer-financed utility lines will be leased out to private companies to expand broadband service.
Blog: Summer Energy Consumption, Renewable Use on the Rise in Texas
ERCOT CEO reports energy consumption in June nearly 1 percent higher than consumption during June 2019.
Legislative Recommendations: Billions More for Energy Fund, Transmission Cost Changes
A Texas Senate committee issues energy-related recommendations in advance of the 89th Legislative Session.
Public Counsel Courtney Hjaltman Appointed to Serve as PUC Commissioner
With Ms. Hjaltman’s appointment, the five-member PUC now has all of its commission seats filled.