by OCSC | Oct 23, 2020 | Blog, Rates
The Texas Public Utility Commission updates EECRF charges (the initials stand for “Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor” ) on an annual basis. One charge on your home electric bill that may have escaped your notice is for something called the “EECRF.” This discrete...
by OCSC | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog, Electric Consumers, Rates
Several major utilities filed applications at the PUC to adjust charges associated with their electric distribution systems. ________________________________________________ Ratepayers in many parts of Texas should expect to pay a bit more for electricity, beginning...
by OCSC | Jul 10, 2020 | Blog, Rates, Utility News
New CenterPoint CEO said to prioritize shareholders, regulators. ________________________________________________ The new CEO of Houston’s CenterPoint Energy will receive a base salary of $1.35 million per year, plus a sign-on equity stock award valued at $1 million,...
by OCSC | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, City Resources, Electric Consumers, Rates, Texas Legislature, Utility News
Milestone Texas legislation created the model for Texas utility regulation. ________________________________________________ This month marks an important anniversary in the Lone Star State — but one most Texans surely never heard of. It was 100 years ago this month...
by OCSC | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog, Rates
Financially distressed electric customers complain of long hold times and phone call hang-ups by electric companies. ______________________________________________ Although Texas regulators have adopted policies to help electric customers during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
by OCSC | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Rates
Eleven tips to help you control your energy use during otherwise chaotic times. ________________________________________________ As a service to readers, we’ve assembled here our top 11 tips to save energy for the pandemic homebound. Many of these ideas may strike you...
