Aug. 31 — During yesterday’s open meeting, counsel for AEP Texas said that such “system-wide” language in PURA is in the context of cities with original jurisdiction, which have jurisdiction over the DCRF, unlike certain other riders. The system-wide provision in PURA is in the context of ensuring the same DCRF rates apply in areas in which cities have original jurisdiction, and areas in which the PUC has sole jurisdiction.
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Is a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.