Geoffrey M. Gay, a TCAP Founder and Long-Time City Advocate, Retires

Geoffrey M. Gay, a TCAP Founder and Long-Time City Advocate, Retires

In addition to his integral founding role with TCAP, the Austin-based attorney served as a driving force behind several municipal energy-related organizations and, over the course of his long career, negotiated and litigated utility rate matters collectively valued at more than $1 billion on behalf of more than 300 cities.

Changes to ERCOT Protocols

Changes to ERCOT Protocols

ERCOT has changed the protocols to update the prices that distributed generation (often times back up generators) may receive in future years for energy they provide to the grid.  Traditionally, distributed generation over 1 MW would be paid a load zone price as...
What is Electricity Congestion?

What is Electricity Congestion?

When discussing electric service, the term congestion comes up from time to time. While it may sound simple in concept, congestion can be a complicated subject and definitely has an impact on the price a Texas customer pays for energy in ERCOT.