Feb. 27 — When Oncor’s regulator, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, negotiated a rate increase two years ago it factored in the possibility of an additional windfall the company could receive from a pending corporate tax cut being considered by Congress at the time. According to a public filing earlier this month, Oncor refunded roughly $60 million to its 3.6 million customers in December.
— Dallas Business Journal
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.