by R.A. Dyer | Oct 21, 2026 | Texas Legislature
Clear majorities of Texans oppose the construction of AI data centers near them, and clear majorities likewise favor more AI regulation. As such, politicians from both major parties are now pledging to rein in the booming industry....
by R.A. Dyer | Oct 20, 2026 | Generation
Under development by Pecos Power Plant LLC, the West Texas project eventually should generate enough power to serve approximately 111,000 homes. Co-sponsors Mercuria and Continental Resources also are participating in the project....
by R.A. Dyer | Oct 1, 2026 | Electric Consumers
“Simply put, there are too many rate cases,” said Thomas Brocato, who serves as general counsel for OCSC and TCAP. ________________________________________________ Ratepayer affordability took center stage during a state legislative hearing this week, with a municipal...
by R.A. Dyer | Aug 21, 2026 | Texas Legislature
As with previous legislative hearings, dozens of rural landowners arrived to complain about trampled property rights. Speakers directed much of their ire at data center companies and utility officials, but some they also directed at the lawmakers themselves....
by R.A. Dyer | Aug 7, 2026 | Oncor
Oncor reported net income of $428 million during the three months ending June 30 — or 65.3 percent more than the $259 million it received during the same period last year. ________________________________________________ Oncor Electric announced this week that it is...
by R.A. Dyer | Aug 4, 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...
