Dec 20, 2010 | Legislative Watch
One-way Ratemaking would lead to One-Way Rate Hikes The Texas Public Utility Commission has pressed the pause button on new rules that would have made it much easier for electric utilities to hike rates. A favorite of utility lobbyists, the proposed rules would have...
Dec 8, 2009 | Legislative Watch
A contentious new measure that will require wind generators to install devices that help control voltage levels on the grid has been approved by the ERCOT Board of Directors. The devices produce what is known as “reactive” power, which is different from...