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Texas Regulator “Not Happy” with Power Companies Offering Different Plans in English And Spanish on State-Run Website
Posted on · The companies have been given a Monday morning deadline to fix the problem
Tag: Texas Public Utility Commission
Energy & Environment
Houston’s Major Power Company Wants Electric Market Reforms
Posted on · A Texas public utility commissioner describes the discussion as one about "improvements, enhancements and increased efficiency."
Energy & Environment
Challenged By Houston, CenterPoint Cuts Deal To Reduce Proposed Rate Hike
Posted on · 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.
Energy & Environment
Why People Pay More For Electricity In Houston And Dallas
Posted on · Consumer group finds “deregulation” continues to lead to higher electricity prices in Texas cities where dozens of companies offer rate plans.
Energy & Environment
Houston Suspicious As CenterPoint Asks State To Approve Cost Hike
Posted on · Houston and 31 other cities are challenging a request by CenterPoint Energy to pass on millions of dollars in higher costs to consumers.
Energy & Environment
Will Being A ‘True Texan’ Help Legendary Oil Family Win State Approval For Power Deal?
Posted on · 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.
Energy & Environment
Overload: Big Utilities Battle Over Who Powers Houston
Posted on · CenterPoint Energy told state regulators today that big, power lines bringing electricity to Houston are becoming overloaded.