The rules specify how the agency designates certain gas facilities as “critical,” which is particularly important when it comes to the power grid. ________________________________________________ Although initially approved just months ago, rules that allow the Texas...
Texas Coalition of Cities for Utility Issues releases regulatory glossary and primer. ________________________________________________ Utility rate regulation in Texas is most often associated with two state agencies: the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the...
ACSC called for the establishment of a consistent set of critical designation criteria to improve coordination between the electric and gas sectors during load-shed events. ________________________________________________ A Texas Railroad Commission rule to identify...
Gas suppliers must comply with new standards under a new weather preparedness rule. ________________________________________________ Gas suppliers must comply with new weatherization standards and submit to annual inspections under a new weather preparedness rule...
The proposal attracted opposition from a variety of public and private officials during a September 13 joint hearing. ________________________________________________ A proposal to shore up the grid reliability through the creation of an ERCOT “gas desk” has received...
One of the most important municipal coalitions currently active in gas ratemaking is the Atmos Cities Steering Committee, an organization of over 150 cities in north and central Texas with nearly 1.2 million residential customers.