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Texas Regulator “Not Happy” with Power Companies Offering Different Plans in English And Spanish on State-Run Website

Travis Bubenik

Posted on September 14, 2018 · The companies have been given a Monday morning deadline to fix the problem

Tags Electric Grid electricity power Power to Choose Texas Public Utility Commission

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Energy & Environment

Houston’s Major Power Company Wants Electric Market Reforms

Travis Bubenik

Posted on August 17, 2017 · A Texas public utility commissioner describes the discussion as one about "improvements, enhancements and increased efficiency."

Tags economics Electric Markets Electric Pricing electricity energy ercot Texas Public Utility Commission

Energy & Environment

Challenged By Houston, CenterPoint Cuts Deal To Reduce Proposed Rate Hike

Dave Fehling

Posted on June 16, 2016 · Last month, we told you how CenterPoint Energy wanted to add about $26 dollars to your annual electricity bill and how the City of Houston was preparing to fight the utility. Now, there’s word of a settlement.

Tags CenterPoint Energy ercot Texas Public Utility Commission

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Energy & Environment

Why People Pay More For Electricity In Houston And Dallas

Dave Fehling

Posted on June 8, 2016 · Consumer group finds “deregulation” continues to lead to higher electricity prices in Texas cities where dozens of companies offer rate plans.

Tags electricity deregulation electricity prices Texas Coaltion for Affordable Power Texas Public Utility Commission

Energy & Environment

Houston Suspicious As CenterPoint Asks State To Approve Cost Hike

Dave Fehling

Posted on May 4, 2016 · Houston and 31 other cities are challenging a request by CenterPoint Energy to pass on millions of dollars in higher costs to consumers.

Tags electricity energy consumers Texas Public Utility Commission

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Energy & Environment

Will Being A ‘True Texan’ Help Legendary Oil Family Win State Approval For Power Deal?

Dave Fehling

Posted on March 24, 2016 · It would be a new way to structure a utility company and could mean it wouldn’t have to pay federal income taxes. In this case, a quarter of a billion dollars’ worth of income taxes.

Tags CenterPoint Energy Hunt Family Oncor REIT Texas Public Utility Commission

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Energy & Environment

Overload: Big Utilities Battle Over Who Powers Houston

Dave Fehling

Posted on December 3, 2015 · CenterPoint Energy told state regulators today that big, power lines bringing electricity to Houston are becoming overloaded.

Tags Calpine CenterPoint Energy electricity Houston Import Project NRG power lines Texas Public Utility Commission

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