PUC Pauses the Implementation of the Performance Credit Mechanism
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has decided to put a hold on a proposed reform for the electricity market, citing concerns that it doesn’t adequately…
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December 1, 2024
November 22, 2024
Dueling Brief s Filed Between TPUC Staff & NextVolt Regarding Applicability Of Rule Barring Certain Individuals From Controlling Retail Providers
From NextVolt Brief: {***}. The results of the proceeding in Docket No. 56201 will have no impact on the compliance of NextVolt’s pending application with the…
October 23, 2024
ARM Energy Power Files Option 1 REP Application
ARM Energy Power, LLC applied for an Option 1 Texas retail electric provider certificate, which would authorize the company to serve all sizes and types of Texas retail…
October 21, 2024
NRG Suggests ERCOT Should Develop Day-Ahead Demand Response Procurements From Retail Electric Providers
NRG Energy filed an alternative proposal to the Texas PUC stating that ERCOT could alternatively procure day-ahead demand response from retail electric providers (REPs).…
October 10, 2024
Oncor Provides Overview REP Residential Smart Thermostat Pilot Program
Oncor provided a presentation updating the retail electric providers (REPs) Residential Smart Thermostat Pilot Program. As previously reported, the Texas Public…
October 3, 2024
TPUC Grants Digital Power USA An Option 1 REP Certificate
“This Notice of Approval addresses the application of Digital Power USA, Inc. for an option 1 retail electric provider (REP) certificate. The Commission grants the…
TPUC Issues Declaratory Order Prohibiting Variations In Certain ERCOT Securitization Charges Related To Winter Storm Uri From Being Passed Through To Certain REP Fixed Rate Customers
The Texas PUC approved a Draft Declaratory Order & Commission Memo that prohibits the variations in certain ERCOT securitization charges related to Winter Storm Uri…
October 1, 2024
ERCOT Study Concludes Texas Law Mandates Each REP Must Develop Residential Demand Response Program
An ERCOT Report prepared for ERCOT by a third-party states that Texas law “mandates” that “each” retail electric provider shall develop a…
September 27, 2024
Texas PUC Approves POLRs and Voluntary REP Designation of REPs
The Texas Public Utilities Commission issues a Notice of Approval in Designation of Electric Providers of Last Resort for 2025 – 2026 Pursuant to Tex. Admin. Code…
Extensive Comments Filed Regarding Residential Demand Response Program
In comments in a Texas PUC proceeding on the goal for the average total residential load reduction in ERCOT, Octopus Energy said that the PUC should require that retail…
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