by ACSC | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Regulatory Action
Had Energy Transfer followed through, about a third of the plants owned by the state’s largest power generator, Luminant, could have suspended operations. ________________________________________________ Energy Transfer — a major natural gas pipeline company with...
by ACSC | Jan 13, 2022 | Blog, Regulatory Action
Although generally supportive of the proposed changes, ACSC called for further clarity regarding “interruptible contracts” and other consumer protections. ________________________________________________ Human needs customers such as hospitals, schools and emergency...
by ACSC | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory Action
A list of some of the most important of these post-Winter Storm Uri reforms, including those set to take effect in time for this year’s winter season. ________________________________________________ In response to the political upheaval following February’s...
by ACSC | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory Action
Facing a statutory deadline, the agencies adopted the guidelines during parallel meetings held within a few hours of each other. ________________________________________________ Rules governing how natural gas facilities receive critical designations as a means to...
by ACSC | Nov 16, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory Action
The regulatory decision means that ratepayers will end up paying over many years for fuel they consumed during a single month. ________________________________________________ The Texas Railroad Commission has authorized the use of $3.4 billion in long-term debt to...
by ACSC | Oct 13, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory Action, Texas Legislature
The lack of critical facility designations during Winter Storm Uri represented one of the largest underlying failures of both the electric and gas industries during the event, according to the coalitions. ________________________________________________ Although...
