Feb 6, 2019 | Legislative Watch
In seven out of 10 years, the RRM resulted in better outcomes for Atmos customers than did GRIP. Chances are, if you live in Texas you pay money each month to a monopoly energy utility. This goes for nearly anyone who receives home gas service or anyone who receives...
Jan 24, 2019 | Legislative Watch
The biennial Texas Legislature has convened in Austin and already lawmakers have filed more than 1,500 bills, including more than a dozen relating to the state’s electricity and gas markets. A few of these energy-related bills could affect home rates. And more are on...
Nov 29, 2018 | Legislative Watch
Expect lawmakers to file thousands of bills — including more than 100 relating to the Texas energy market. Get ready — the Texas Legislature returns to Austin on Jan. 8 for its 86th Regular Session. Expect lawmakers to file thousands of bills — including more than 100...
Oct 18, 2018 | Legislative Watch
Sempra Energy and Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) announced today that they have entered into agreements whereby they will acquire Sharyland Utilities, LP (Sharyland) and InfraREIT, Inc. (InfraREIT). InfraREIT owns and leases rate-regulated electric...
Sep 14, 2018 | Legislative Watch
Three days after Public Utility Commission chair issued an ultimatum on the matter, the agency has removed 221 plans from the state’s powertochoose.org website for not meeting its Spanish-language requirements. The agency’s Customer Protection Division...
Sep 13, 2018 | Legislative Watch
Cities and mayors have emerged as a key force in reducing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new nationwide survey. A joint effort of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, the survey of nearly 160 American cities...
