The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Tuesday to block President Obama’s Clean Power Plan has helped state Republicans — at least temporarily — dodge major action on climate change.
Energy
In-depth reporting on oil, gas, renewable power, and policies shaping the future of energy in Texas from The Texas Tribune.
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New in Trib+Water: Utilities Feel Drought’s Impact
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: Past the worst of the drought, water utilities are still feeling the impact, talk of a statewide water grid resurfaces and an interview with filmmaker Merri Lisa Trigilio.
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Energy
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Obama’s Clean Power Plan
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday granted a request from Texas and more than two dozen other states to block President Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
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Energy
Video: A Conversation with GOP Railroad Commission Candidates
Full video of my 2/8 conversation with seven Republican candidates for Texas Railroad Commissioner.
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Energy
Railroad Commission Hopefuls Split on Donations
Candidates Ron Hale, Weston Martinez and Lance Christian say they would support a proposal barring railroad commissioners from accepting political donations from parties doing business before the commission.
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Economy
Hunt’s Controversial Oncor Plan Could Spark Texas-Wide Trend
As Texas regulators weigh the Ray L. Hunt family’s plan to buy Oncor, the state’s largest electric utility, and reorganize its corporate structure to save on taxes, at least one other giant utility is considering a similar move.
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Economy
Oncor: Hunt’s Possible Merger Could Boost Rates
Oncor, the state’s largest utility, is warning state regulators that electric rates could increase for millions of Texas customers if they approve a complex reorganization plan offered by the Ray L. Hunt family.
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Economy
Perry Says Texas Shouldn’t Sweat Big Plunge in Oil Prices
Citing an increasingly diversified Texas economy, former Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday boasted about the “Texas Miracle” and said there’s no reason to be overly concerned about the plummeting price of oil.
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Economy
Oil Driller’s Lawsuit Could Cost Texas Billions in Tax Refunds
What is the definition of “tangible personal property?” The arcane question is at the center of a lawsuit that could reap energy companies a multibillion-dollar windfall and drain the state’s budget surplus.
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Economy
After Dour Report, Hegar Says Moody’s “Should Know Better”
Comptroller Glenn Hegar launched a torrent of criticism at Moody’s Investors Service on Thursday after the credit rating agency released a report suggesting a drilling slowdown could eat up a projected $4 billion budget surplus by December.
