Texas Supreme Court hears arguments about legality of high electricity prices during 2021 blackouts
Houston Chronicle
Hao, C.
01/31/2024
4 doc(s)
Electricity transmission and distribution; Luminant Energy; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
Did PUC go too far in raising power prices to the max during 2021 winter storm? Appeals court hears the case
Houston Chronicle
Curriden, M.
04/28/2022
2 doc(s)
3rd Court of Appeals, Texas; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Luminant Energy; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Rep. Dade Phelan trade shots over state response to power grid failure
Houston Chronicle
Scherer, J.
12/05/2021
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
Senate works on ERCOT error
Austin American Statesman
Mekelburg, M.
05/28/2021
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Hancock, Kelly; Rainy Day Fund; Wholesale electricity prices
'A deviation from ERCOT rules': Interim CEO's comments raise questions about power pricing during storm
San Antonio Express News
Mendoza-Moyers, D.
05/15/2021
2 doc(s)
CPS Energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Jones, Brad; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
CPS sues natural gas suppliers, alleging firms raised prices up to 15,000 percent during winter storm
San Antonio Express News
Mendoza-Moyers, D.
03/23/2021
4 doc(s)
CPS Energy; Lawsuits; Wholesale natural gas prices; Winter Storm Uri
Who’s embracing socialism now? Sharing losses from last month’s power outages may undermine Texas’ electric market
Dallas Morning News
Schnurman, M.
03/21/2021
3 doc(s)
Atmos Energy; Credit reports; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; NRG Energy; Power outages; Vistra Energy; Wholesale electricity prices
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick amps up pressure on Gov. Greg Abbott over pricing dispute
Austin American Statesman
Price, A.
03/19/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
What would reversing $16 billion from winter storm mean for Texans’ electricity bills?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dearman, E.
03/19/2021
5 doc(s)
D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
City Council OKs $500 million to help CPS weather storm debt of $1 billion
San Antonio Express News
Mendoza-Moyers, D.
03/19/2021
3 doc(s)
CPS Energy; San Antonio City Council; Wholesale electricity prices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wipes out Griddy customers’ electric bills totaling $29.1 million
Dallas Morning News
Halkias, M.
03/17/2021
3 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Bankruptcy; Deceptive practices; Electric service; Griddy Energy; Paxton, Ken; Winter Storm Uri
Monitor, LCRA dispute Texas regulator's testimony on storm outages
Austin American Statesman
Sechler, B.
03/12/2021
4 doc(s)
D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lower Colorado River Authority; Potomac Economics; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Raymond, Richard Peña; Wholesale electricity prices
Texas lawmakers push to reverse $16 billion in costs incurred by market participants in winter storm
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
03/11/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Austin Energy; D'Andrea, Arthur; Eckhardt, Sarah; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency legislation; Hancock, Kelly; Isaac, Jason; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Texas Public Policy Foundation; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
Many questions about Texas Blackout, the answers are not simple
Houston Chronicle
Tomlinson, C.
03/10/2021
4 doc(s)
D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Nuclear power plants; Potomac Economics; Power outages; Price gouging; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
Even Texans with fixed electricity plans may face high energy costs due to this fee
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Samsel, H.
03/08/2021
4 doc(s)
Botkin, Shelly; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Fees; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri
Texas regulators will not correct $16 billion in electricity ‘overcharges.’ Why?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Samsel, H.
03/07/2021
3 doc(s)
Botkin, Shelly; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Public Utility Commission of Texas
Utility commission refuses to reverse $16 billion in ERCOT overcharges
Austin American Statesman
Sechler, B.
03/06/2021
2 doc(s)
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative; Botkin, Shelly; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utilities; Electricity transmission and distribution; Potomac Economics; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
ERCOT overcharged power buyers by $16 billion amid calamity, monitor says
Austin American Statesman
Sechler, B.
03/05/2021
7 doc(s)
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Potomac Economics; Wholesale electricity prices
ERCOT cost Texas $16B, market monitor says
Houston Chronicle
Drane, A.
03/05/2021
5 doc(s)
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Magness, Bill; Potomac Economics; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
ERCOT pulls the plug on electricity retailer Griddy’s ability to operate in Texas
Dallas Morning News
Halkias, M.
02/28/2021
3 doc(s)
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Griddy Energy; Wholesale electricity prices
High electric bills on horizon for Wacoans, Texans a week after thaw
Waco Tribune Herald
Copeland, M.
02/28/2021
5 doc(s)
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utilities; Electric utility rates and charges; Griddy Energy; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
Were regulators right to push power prices to the maximum in Texas?
Houston Chronicle
Carballo, R.
02/27/2021
3 doc(s)
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity supplies; Griddy Energy; Magness, Bill; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Walker, DeAnn T.; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
After the deep freeze comes the big bill for many power consumers
Galveston Daily News
DeGrood, M.
02/23/2021
3 doc(s)
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Griddy Energy; Middleton, Mayes; Wholesale electricity prices
As some Texans see electric bills skyrocket, most Central Texans should be spared pricing spikes
Austin American Statesman
Hawkins, L.
02/22/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Austin Energy; Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative; Electric utility rates and charges; Griddy Energy; Pedernales Electric Cooperative; Phelan, Dade; Wholesale electricity prices
Texas Gov. Abbott announces moratorium on power disconnects for nonpayment
Dallas Morning News
A.P. Wire
02/22/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Boil water; Disaster areas; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric service; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Water service
Gov. Greg Abbott: Public Utility Commission hitting pause on non-payment disconnections
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dearman, E.
02/22/2021
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Electric service; Electric utility rates and charges; Goldman, Craig; Hancock, Kelly; Nelson, Jane; Public Utility Commission of Texas
Gov. Abbott says PUC has issued moratorium on utility disconnections for nonpayment
San Antonio Express News
Danner, P.
02/22/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Disaster areas; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric service; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Water service
Weather or not: Lubbock's plans to join ERCOT on track despite mass outages
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
02/21/2021
5 doc(s)
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lubbock Power & Light; Lubbock, Texas; Phelan, Dade; Pope, Dan; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
Will your electricity bill go up after Texas power outages? It depends
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Samsel, H.
02/19/2021
2 doc(s)
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utilities; Electric utility rates and charges; Griddy Energy; Power outages; Wholesale electricity prices
There are inherent weaknesses in the Texas power grid
Galveston Daily News
Editorial
02/19/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric service; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Magness, Bill; Power outages; Privatization; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
Rolling blackouts at end as generation returns; nearly all Houston customers with power
Houston Chronicle
de Luna, M.
02/19/2021
2 doc(s)
CenterPoint Energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Power outages
Green power not what sent Texas into the dark, experts agree
Galveston Daily News
DeGrood, M.
02/18/2021
3 doc(s)
Alternative energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Power outages
Chilly? Sure. But we're not even the coldest Austin
Austin American Statesman
Herman, K.
02/17/2021
2 doc(s)
Anchía, Rafael; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas
Gov. Abbott, lawmakers demand accountability from state electric grid operator
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
02/17/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Goldman, Craig; Magness, Bill; Paddie, Chris; Phelan, Dade; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Turner, Chris; Winter Storm Uri
Bitter cold deepens state's power crisis
Houston Chronicle
de Luna, M.
02/17/2021
1 doc(s)
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Winter Storm Uri
