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January 8, 2025

Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)

Revamped Texas PUC Faces ‘Heavy Lift’
Texas’ newest PUC commissioners conducted their first open meeting with a workload that included approving Avangrid's acquisition of PNM.
Regulators, ERCOT Stakeholders ‘Meet’ for First Time
Texas’ two newest utility regulators met with ERCOT staff and market participants for the first time and discussed preparations for the upcoming summer.
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.
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.
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.
Avangrid, Texas PUC Agree to TNMP Purchase
Texas regulators have reached a settlement with Avangrid in its $4.3 billion acquisition of PNM Resources, parent company of Texas-New Mexico Power.
D’Andrea Resigns from Texas Commission
Arthur D’Andrea, Texas’ last remaining utility regulator, resigned at Gov. Greg Abbott’s request, 13 days after he was appointed chairman of the PUC.

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