State Sen. Wendy Davis has joined a chorus of lawmakers who are urging the Public Utility Commission of Texas to put the brakes on efforts to transform the state’s wholesale electricity market.
Texas Public Utility Commission
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Energy
On Capacity Market Decision, Lawmakers Question PUC’s Authority
At a contentious hearing on Monday, lawmakers expressed skepticism about transforming Texas’ wholesale energy market in an attempt to ensure the long-term reliability of the state’s electric grid.
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Energy
Commissioner: Nuclear Waste Ruling Could Save Texans Money
Over the past three decades, Texans have contributed $678 million to fund a nuclear waste project that does not exist. A federal appeals court has ordered the federal government to stop collecting such fees.
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Guides
Texplainer: What’s an Energy Capacity Market?
Hey, Texplainer: There are discussions that Texas might transform its energy market, shifting from “energy only” to a “capacity” market. What does that mean, and why does it matter?
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Energy
PUC Vote Signals Support for Market Shift
Texas regulators signaled Friday that they would pursue a major overhaul of the wholesale electricity market in hopes of ensuring the long-term reliability of the state’s electric grid.
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Energy
$7 Billion Wind Power Project Nears Finish
Developers expect to soon flip the switch on the final electrical transmission projects built under a nearly $7 billion effort to connect Texas’ windiest, mostly secluded regions to communities that demand more power.
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Energy
Report: Electric Service Complaints Decreasing, but Remain High
Texans are growing more satisfied with their electricity providers, but they still complain far more than they did before the state deregulated its power market, according to a new report.
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Economy
Liveblog: Energy at The Texas Tribune Festival
We liveblogged The 2013 Texas Tribune Festival’s Energy track, which featured panel discussions on regulation, the shale boom, energy efficiency and the fight over electricity. Read the highlights here.
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Energy
Power Grid Poised to Be Put to the Test Again
It’s shaping up to be another difficult summer for the Texas power grid. A national nonprofit has projected that the Texas grid will have the lowest percentage of power reserves this summer of any region of the country.
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Energy
Smart Meter Resistance Rises as Towns Say No
Smart electricity meters have long been criticized by those who say they present a health risks and infringe on individual rights. Now, with legislative action to allow property owners to deny meters failing, municipalities are picking up the slack.
