Feb. 28 — A resident in the East Texas town of Mabank has sued British-owned Direct Energy, the third biggest seller of electricity in Texas, for allegedly making repeated calls to her cell phone to collect debt she does not owe in violation of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
— Houston Chronicle
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.