Sept. 12 — Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC), Inc. has stated in response to an RFI that it does not wish to transfer existing customers in the Uvalde Estate Subdivision who are currently served by AEP Texas, and the customers’ selected REP, but for which the Texas PUC has ruled that AEP Texas does not have authority to serve, and that RGEC is the only utility certificated to serve such customers.
— Energy Choice Matters
Is a policy analyst for TCAP, a coalition of cities and other political subdivisions that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because high energy costs can impact municipal budgets and the ability to fund essential services, TCAP, as part of its mission, actively promotes affordable energy policies. High energy prices also place a burden on local businesses and home consumers.