November 2, 2024

Texas

PUCT
UPDATED: AEP Cancels Wind Catcher Following Texas Rejection
AEP cancelled its proposed $4.5 billion Wind Catcher Energy Connection project one day after its rejection by the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT).
Botkin Makes First Appearance on Texas Commission
Shelly Botkin enjoyed a relatively quiet debut on the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), sitting through a meeting devoid of any major decisions.
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Texas PUC Issues Final Order for SPS Wind Farm
The Texas PUC quickly approved a second draft order of Southwestern Public Service’s (SPS) request for a certificate of convenience and necessary for its 478-MW wind farm.
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ERCOT Briefs: Week Ending May 18, 2018
Triple-digit temperatures in parts of Texas last week sent energy demand into record territory and electricity prices soaring to nearly $1,500/MWh.
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Overheard at the GCPA Spring Conference
The Gulf Coast Power Association (GCPA) annual spring conference drew almost 400 attendees to the so-called Energy Capital of the World.
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Resilience, Storms, Survival are Topics at New Mexico Forum
The severity of the 2017 hurricane season was a major topic at New Mexico State University’s annual Current Issues Conference this year.
PUCT Nears Approval on LP&L Move to ERCOT
The PUCT hinted it may be near a decision on Lubbock Power & Light’s proposal to move 470 MW of its load from SPP to ERCOT.
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Texas PUC Briefs: Feb. 15, 2018
The Texas PUC postponed until March a decision on whether to remove reliability unit commitments from ERCOT’s operating reserve demand curve.
Sempra Moves Closer to Securing Oncor Acquisition
The PUCT canceled a hearing on the merits of the proposed acquisition of Oncor by Sempra Energy and directed staff to prepare a proposed order in the proceeding.
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Vistra Balks at Divesting 1,281 MW in Dynegy Merger
The staff of the Texas PUC recommended that it require Vistra Energy and Dynegy to divest at least 1,281 MW of generation to secure approval of their merger.

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