Solar versus Wind Power: The Gap Narrows?

Solar versus Wind Power: The Gap Narrows?

True fact #1: Texas leads all other states for its development of wind power. True fact #2: On a per capita basis, Texas trails almost all states for the development of solar power. Wind power has raced ahead in Texas, while solar power has continued to sputter. But...
Consumer Complaints Target Electric Companies

Consumer Complaints Target Electric Companies

In a sign of continuing challenges for Texas electricity consumers, a number of power retailers have been accused in high-profile cases of deceptive marketing and other abuses. The complaints have led to unflattering news accounts and unwelcome regulatory scrutiny for...
Little Electric Company to Pay Big Penalty

Little Electric Company to Pay Big Penalty

Proton Energy, a tiny Texas retail electric company accused of being a serial rules violator, has agreed to a $400,000 penalty and a change in ownership, according to documents filed at the Texas Public Utility Commission. The PUC accused Proton in September of more...
TXU Customers in Texas, But Bankruptcy in Delaware

TXU Customers in Texas, But Bankruptcy in Delaware

Most of its employees live in the Dallas area. Its transmission lines crisscross the state. It has millions of retail customers from McAllen to Plano. And so why is Energy Future Holdings, the largest electric company in Texas, undergoing bankruptcy proceedings in...
Electric Generator Accused of Abusing ERCOT Market

Electric Generator Accused of Abusing ERCOT Market

An electric generation company may have improperly manipulated the Texas energy market for financial gain, according to a federal lawsuit filed in Houston. GDF Suez, a Houston-based generator with facilities around the state, is accused of intentionally withholding...