May 2, 2017 | Legislative Watch
Good news from the operator of state’s primary electric grid: Texas should have enough generation capacity to keep the lights on this summer and fall, even during periods of peak use. Texas also should have sufficient power reserves over the next five years. These...
Oct 26, 2016 | Legislative Watch
AUSTIN — Not necessary and maybe even a bad idea. Those are two of the bottom-line conclusions of state regulatory staff regarding proposals that would make it easier for electric monopolies to increase rates. “No significant evidence suggests that the current...
Jun 8, 2016 | Industry News
Residents in Houston and Dallas can choose among a growing number of competitive electricity deals with prices that meet or beat prices in deregulation-exempt areas of the state, according to a new report from the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power. What remains...
Feb 20, 2015 | Legislative Watch
The 84th session of the Texas Legislature is in full swing, with scores of bills already filed that could end up helping or harming Texas energy consumers. Just below we’ve listed a few that are worth watching. House Bill 224, by state Rep. Ryan Guillen, and House...
Apr 8, 2014 | Legislative Watch
With its massive fleet of turbines, Texas leads the nation for wind power production. Those bragging rights continued late last month when the wind industry blew past even more milestones. On March 26th, precisely at 8:48 p.m., Texas wind turbines pumped out a record...
