Charges Complicate Electric Shopping
The confusing array of fees and charges in electricity contracts make it nearly impossible to make apples-to-apples comparisons.
Big Fine from Feds in Energy Case: Does Texas need more authority?
The federal counterpart to our own Public Utility Commission has assessed a penalty for market manipulation dwarfing anything like it levied in Texas.
PBS Examines Texas Deregulation
Inside E Street, a Public Broadcasting System program featured on more than 200 TV stations nationwide, has begun airing a new segment. It’s main focus: electric deregulation in Texas.
Affordable Energy Coalition Urges Caution in Generation Supply Debate
(Courtesy Texas Energy Report) How can the PUC and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ensure adequate supplies of electricity this summer and beyond without sending electric bills soaring, especially for smaller commercial and retail customers?
With loss of tax breaks, new doubts about transmission expense
Texans are on the hook for nearly $7 billion in new transmission construction for wind power. But with the apparent loss of key tax breaks and a changing market, does all that expense still make sense? A state lawmaker raises questions.