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Energy & Environment

Weeks After Declaring Mission Accomplished, Abbott Orders Further Changes To Texas Grid

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on July 6, 2021 · Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Public Utility Commission of Texas to overhaul the state’s electric grid via a letter sent Tuesday.

Tags Blackout Electric Grid Governor Greg Abbott Public Utility Commission of Texas PUC Texas

Energy & Environment

What Texans Pay For Electricity Is All Over The Map

Dave Fehling

Posted on September 23, 2016 · A new report by a state agency says Texans are paying a little less for electricity. But when we dug into the data, we found big differences depending on where you live.

Tags electricity deregulation electricity prices PUC Texas

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PUC To Houston And Dallas Electricity Customers: Start Shopping For Better Rate Plans

Dave Fehling

Posted on June 9, 2016 · Some of the Texas officials who regulate the state’s electricity industry say you have only yourself to blame if you’re paying too much.

Tags electrcity PUC Texas

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Power To Complain: Houston And Dallas Customers Say State Electricity Website Is Rigged

Dave Fehling

Posted on May 23, 2016 · For almost a year now, we’ve been telling you about the state’s “Power to Choose” website and about complaints the site is deceptive. Those complaints are now piling up.

Tags consumer electricity electricity rate plans Power to Choose PUC Texas

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Texas Considers Scrapping ‘Power To Choose’ Website Some Say Is Deceptive

Dave Fehling

Posted on March 28, 2016 · The website you probably use to pick your electricity provider may be rigged by some electric retailers according to the state agency that runs the site.

Tags electrcity PUC Texas

Energy & Environment

Complaining Customers Getting More Refunds From Texas Electricity Retailers

Dave Fehling

Posted on October 21, 2015 · When it comes to what you pay for electricity, it might pay….to complain.

Tags electricity PUC Texas Texas Coaltion for Affordable Power

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Sixty days in, the real sprint begins for Texas lawmakers in Austin

Craig Cohen

Posted on March 13, 2023 · Lawmakers now have roughly two-and-a-half months to pass new bills.

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State regulators approve controversial Texas electricity market reform

Emily Foxhall, Texas Tribune

Posted on January 20, 2023 · The substantial change in the way the state’s market works will first be reviewed by the Legislature.

Tags nrg energy performance credit mechanism Public Utility Commission of Texas PUC

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Texas lawmakers considering power grid fix that ignores last year’s blackout

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on November 17, 2022 · A report commissioned by the Public Utility Commission of Texas estimates that the performance credit mechanism could increase electricity costs on the state's grid by $460 million a year. Proponents of the credits say electric companies may eat some of that cost and not pass it on to consumers.

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Bringing awareness to breast cancer, plus a discussion on Friday’s Texas Gubernatorial debate

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on October 4, 2022 · October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; we’ll discuss the importance of regular screenings and how to seek treatment.

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