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Lawmakers fear that changes under consideration by regulators will drive up electricity prices.

Lawmakers: Electric Prices Should Matter in Reliability Debate

May 16, 2012 In an effort to address ongoing challenges, the Public Utility Commission could take steps to increase electricity costs in Texas. But some lawmakers want the PUC to consider the impact on utility bills before moving forward.

Rates and Service

Would TXU collapse increase rates?

A failure of the state's largest electric provider raises questions for the home consumer. May 9, 2012 TXU provides electricity to more than 1 million Texans, plus backup service when other providers go bankrupt. But what happens if TXU itself gets swept up bankruptcy?

Utility agrees to Rate Cuts in El Paso

The electric utility in El Paso has agreed to a $15 million rate decrease for the city's residential and business consumers. April 17, 2012 The electric utility that serves the city of El Paso has agreed to a $15 million annual rate decrease.

Shopping Tips for Electric Customers in Texas Deregulated Market

The state's powertochoose.com website has useful information for electricity shoppers. April 10, 2012 Making apples-to-apples comparisons when shopping for electricity in deregulated areas can be nearly impossible.

Older Posts

Confusing Surcharges Complicate Comparison Shopping for Electricity April 3, 2012

Minumum Usage Fees Penalize Texans who Conserve Electricity March 28, 2012

Texas electric deregulation subject of new PBS report March 13, 2012

With loss of tax breaks, new doubts about transmission expense March 6, 2012

Texans under deregulation have paid $3,100 more for electricity November 21, 2011

Complaints Decline, But Still Three Times Higher than Pre-Dereg Years November 10, 2011

Policy Spotlight: Texans to Pay $6.5 billion in electric deregulation costs October 19, 2011

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Policy and Reform

Blackout Threat Down This Summer

An easier summer for ERCOT? Photo by David Tribble. May 2, 2012 A new report suggests policymakers have breathing room to confront the state's future generation challenges. TCAP cautions against rushed actions that could increase electricity prices.

ERCOT: An Island Unto Itself

ERCOT is an island unto itself. Should the power grid remain that way? April 24, 2012 Should Texas allow more connections between its main transmission grid and other states? Some want a second look.

PUC Seeks Higher Energy Prices to Protect Against Blackouts

Proposals under consideration by the PUC could lead to higher wholesale energy costs. April 17, 2012 Strategies intended to encourage more generation construction in Texas could increase electric bills.

Older Posts

Growing Controversy over Texas Smart Meters April 6, 2012

Big Fine from Feds in Energy Case: Does Texas need more authority? March 16, 2012

TXU Buyout: After Millions Spent on Lobbyists, a Bad Bet March 2, 2012

What is the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power? February 29, 2012

Warning: New Proposals Designed to Increase Prices, Company Profits February 15, 2012

TCAP Releases Report for 10-Year Anniversary of Deregulation January 25, 2012

Price supports for deregulated electric companies? January 6, 2012

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