May 20, 2011 | Legislative Watch
What are the different ways cities and their citizens get their electricity? Does anyone oversee the complex deregulated electricity market? How are electric service areas defined? In a recent Q&A published by Texas Town & City, Texas Municipal League General...
May 17, 2011 | Legislative Watch
Legislation could help consumers by sending gas utility cases to State Office Of Administrative Hearings If you pay for utility service in Texas, you might want to stay focused on two major pieces of legislation at the state Capitol. They are Senate Bills 655 and 661...
Feb 25, 2011 | Industry News
New Study from the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power: $15.5 Billion in Excess Electric Costs under Texas Electric Deregulation Coalitions Representing More Than 150 Cities Send Letter Calling for Action by Texas Legislature. AUSTIN, Texas–Excessive...
Feb 23, 2011 | Legislative Watch
A report released this month, The Story of ERCOT, details the history of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The report comes at an interesting time for ERCOT, which is under fire following the recent statewide, rolling blackouts. The Texas Public Utility...