Jul 1, 2014 | Industry News
In Texas, natural gas helps set the price of wholesale power. When natural gas prices go up, wholesale power prices also should increase. When natural gas prices go down, wholesale energy costs should follow. This correlation exists because natural gas fuels many...
Jun 23, 2014 | Legislative Watch
The “small fish swim free” rule — a controversial regulation that critics say could leave the door open to manipulation of the Texas energy market — lives on. By a 3-0 vote last week, members of the Texas Public Utility Commission rejected a request to nullify the...
May 22, 2014 | Industry News
In a sign of continuing challenges for Texas electricity consumers, a number of power retailers have been accused in high-profile cases of deceptive marketing and other abuses. The complaints have led to unflattering news accounts and unwelcome regulatory scrutiny for...
May 7, 2014 | Industry News
Proton Energy, a tiny Texas retail electric company accused of being a serial rules violator, has agreed to a $400,000 penalty and a change in ownership, according to documents filed at the Texas Public Utility Commission. The PUC accused Proton in September of more...
Apr 16, 2014 | Industry News
Shopping for electricity? If you have a computer, and you live in Texas, then your first stop should be powertochoose.com. Operated by the Texas Public Utility Commission, the non-profit website provides unbiased information about retail electric companies and their...