Public Utilities Commission of Texas
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Texas PUC votes to increase electricity prices by approximately $500 million a year
The Public Utility Commission of Texas, which regulates Texas' electricity markets, voted to increase wholesale electricity prices at its open meeting on Aug. 3. The PUC's action is designed to increase revenue received by electricity generators by about $500 million a year in an effort to increase grid reliability.
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Kolkhorst on Texas power grid: 'We're paying a lot of money for uncertainty'
At a hearing on a Public Utility Commission (PUC) energy grid report, Texas State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-TX18) noted how the evidence specifically shows that the coal and natural gas sectors are shrinking, potentially putting the Texas grid in harm's way.
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STEC proposes reliability service to PUC 'in an effort to continue to work toward resolution of the reliability problems'
South Texas Electric Cooperative Inc. submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Texas requesting modification of the RFP to allow other proposals, including cost allocations for wind and solar sources. It also has the support of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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Op-ed: ERCOT’s Roadmap to a California-style electricity market
In the aftermath of February’s Great Texas Blackout, there has been much consternation and confusion.
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Texas PUC says 'a full overhaul and redesign of this market' is coming
The Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has indicated that the state's electricity infrastructure and market will face significant adjustments in the aftermath of February's widespread outages, according to a report by Energy Wire.