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…
November 21, 2024
TPUC Issues Final Report On “Investigation Of Emergency Preparedness and Response by Utilities in Houston and Surrounding Communities
From the Executive Summary: {***} Background and Objectives In May and July 2024, two major weather events tested utilities in the Greater Houston area. A fast-moving…
November 19, 2024
TX – Oncor REP Notice: PUCT Docket 56682 – Approved Adjustment To Rider EECRF
An adjustment to Oncor’s Rider EECRF – Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor has been approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUCT”), and Oncor has filed…
November 18, 2024
Texas REP Group Argue Allowing VPP Provider Other Than Customer’s REP Would Harm Reliability, Slow VPP Development
The REP Group consisted of, “Octopus Energy, NRG Energy, Vistra Corp., Shell Energy North America, and Base Power Company participating as members of the Aggregate…
November 1, 2024
Wattsons Brokerage Registers As Texas Electric Broker
Wattsons Brokerage, LLC, a start-up sharing leadership and contact information with Kelvins, registered as a Texas retail electric broker. MacDonald serves as the…
October 29, 2024
Northeast-based Broker Registers In Texas
Green Climate Energy Consulting, a trade name for Pennsylvania-based Grupp Holdings, LLC, registered as a Texas retail electric broker. David R. Grupp is listed as…
October 25, 2024
Public Utility Commission of Texas Assesses $930,462 in Penalties for Electric Rule Violations, Secures $1,592,565 in Customer Refunds
From press release: {***} The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) assessed $930,462 in penalties, secured $1,592,565 in customer refunds, and required a $110,515…
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…
Due To Customer Privacy Concerns Texas PUC Staff Reverses Direction And Proposes Development of TDU Outage Alerts
As previously reported, on August 15, 2024, the Commission proposed two rules designed to ensure that Texans have access to timely and accurate information and updates…
