January 15, 2025

Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)

Cramton, Garza Discuss ‘Lessons Learned from Texas’ After Feb. Storm
Beth Garza and Peter Cramton briefed the NECA on lessons Northeastern stakeholders could take from ERCOT's experience during the February winter storm.
Texas RE Asks for 20% Budget Increase
The Texas RE’s Board discussed a request for a 20% budget increase to cover additional staff and costs for new office space.
Lawmakers Wave Through Texas PUC Appointees
Texas lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Will McAdams to the Public Utility Commission by a 31-0 vote.
Abbott Appoints New Texas PUC Chair
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Texas Water Development Board Chairman Peter Lake to head up the state’s Public Utility Commission.
ERCOT Blame Share: Weather (54%); Equipment (14%), Gas (12%)
ERCOT said “weather-related” issues accounted for most of February’s widespread and lengthy outages in Texas, according to a report it filed with the PUC.
Securitization Offers Texas a Way Forward
Texas lawmakers are considering securitization as a way to help market participants and customers saddled with costs from the February winter storm.
Abbott Taps ABC Texas President McAdams for PUC Seat
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott nominated Will McAdams, president of the Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas lobbying firm, as the PUCT's newest commissioner.
Legislation Would Impose Fees on Renewables
Sweeping legislation that the Texas Senate passed unanimously in response to February’s winter blast could hit renewable resources with extra costs.
Former ERCOT CEO Kahn Resigns from Board
Former ERCOT CEO Bob Kahn resigned from the Texas grid operator’s Board of Directors over a conflict of interest as general manager of TMPA.
Berkshire Hathaway Offers Texas Emergency Power Supply
Berkshire Hathaway is proposing an entity in Texas that would build and maintain 10 GW of natural gas-fired capacity and gas storage.

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