Jun 5, 2009 | Industry News
“Bagging a white elephant” — that’s how the Dallas Morning News characterized moves by Oncor to purchase nearly 900,000 automated meters now considered to be obsolete because they fail to meet state guidelines. In his June 5th front page article, reporter Steve...
May 28, 2009 | Industry News
More than $1 billion — that’s how much Houstonians pay in excess electricity costs each year under deregulation, according to a recent segment on KHOU-TV in Houston. Reporter Dave Fehling noted that residents in San Antonio and Austin — two cities...
May 26, 2009 | Industry News
There’s been plenty of extra costs and surcharges loaded onto consumer electric bills as the result of various legislative actions. Here’s a partial list of bills adopted during the last several sessions – and the potential impact on Texas electric ratepayers. Senate...
May 14, 2009 | Industry News
When it comes to making excuses for the high cost of power, the industry likes to compare apples to oranges. For instance, industry reps have compared current Texas prices to nationwide prices from five months ago – even though nationwide prices have come down since...
May 5, 2009 | Industry News
Want to save big bucks on your light bill? A new report sponsored by AARP proposes a no-cost policy change that could save the state’s deregulated electricity market nearly $1billion annually – or about $52 on an average bill – while simultaneously bolstering...
May 5, 2009 | Industry News
Despite all the recent hype about nuclear power, a new renaissance in the industry may not be in America”s future. At least, that”s how many have interpreted recent statements by new FERC chairman Jon Wellinghoff, who created quite a stir in the industry...
