Report Part 2: Minimum Use Fees

Report Part 2: Minimum Use Fees

This is part two of a two-part series on electricity bills. In yesterday’s post, we introduced you to consumer advocate Carol Biedrzycki, and her new report on the sometimes hidden fees charged by retail electric providers (REPs). Today, we’ll take a deeper dive into...
Low-Income Texans Benefit from Discount Program

Low-Income Texans Benefit from Discount Program

Texas summers are anything but mild, especially when it comes to paying for electricity. These scorching months can be particularly difficult for low-income Texans. Fortunately, many will be eligible for bill discounts starting in September. However, the deadline to...
New! TCAP Timeline Shows Major Milestones

New! TCAP Timeline Shows Major Milestones

A new timeline tells history of the Texas electricity market, from deregulation’s beginning, to phantom tax collections by utilities, to a recent drive by generators to secure multi-billion-dollar subsidies.