Subsidies Undermine Independent Electric Providers
Capacity subsidies will increase power costs. Independent REPs also believe they will create an uneven playing field in the retail energy market.
TCAP Report Shows Drop in Electricity Complaints
Electricity complaints have fallen to their lowest levels so far seen under the electric deregulation law, although pre-deregulation complaint rates were even lower.
PUC: Company Broke Rules More Than 1,000 times
A Texas Retail Electric Provider took actions that infringed upon core customer protections, according to Public Utility Commission staff. The agency now seeks more than $2 million in penalties, and wants to revoke the company’s permission to operate in Texas.
More on the High Price of "Free" Power
Last week we reported on TXU’s Free Nights and Weekends plans. The conclusion: even with a big change in your energy-consuming habits, TXU’s electricity-for-free deals probably will cost you more. But what about the state’s other big electric retailer,...