Aug 7, 2015 | Industry News
How’s this for irritating? You shut down your air conditioning and appliances to save money, but then get dinged with an extra fee for conserving power. Welcome to the annoying world of minimum-use fees. These particularly pernicious charges have become increasingly...
Jun 8, 2015 | Legislative Watch
Nearly a quarter billion dollars in rate discounts will continue flowing to 530,000 low-income Texans under legislation adopted last month in Austin. That bill — assuming Gov. Greg Abbott signs it into law — will represent the biggest victory of the 84th Legislative...
May 13, 2015 | Legislative Watch
Just a few weeks remain in the 84th legislative session, and with each passing day more bills die. We’re keeping an eye on the process. Here’s a quick update about a few bills of interest to energy consumers — and whether those bills are alive, dead or somewhere in...
Apr 17, 2015 | Legislative Watch
It’s been said that the Texas Railroad Commission is the worst-named agency in the state. And that’s not according to an agency detractor, but from a former chairperson. The Texas Railroad Commission has absolutely no authority over railroads. Surveys have shown wide...
Apr 6, 2015 | Legislative Watch
Of the thousands of bills so far filed during the 84th Texas Legislature, more than 120 potentially impact gas and electric utility customers. Some would tend to lower prices. Others would have the opposite effect. Some legislation would impact customers in other...