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January 11, 2025

Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)

PUCT to Look at Smart Meter Web Portal
The Texas PUC agreed with a recommendation by staff that it open a rulemaking proceeding to transfer some oversight of smart meter data to ERCOT.
Public Utility Commission of Texas Briefs
The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved a plan for a hybrid above/below-ground transmission line in the City of Frisco.
Texas PUC Denies Rehearing on Oncor Sale, Ends Hunt Bid
The Texas PUC unanimously agreed to deny all motions for rehearing in Hunt Consolidated’s proposed acquisition of Oncor.
Texas PUC Delays Rehearing Request on Oncor Acquisition
The PUCT agreed to wait until no later than June 10 before determining whether to grant a rehearing on its decision to allow Hunt’s acquisition of Oncor.
EFH Files New Chapter 11 Plan
With its effort to convert its Oncor T&D utility into a REIT foundering, Energy Future Holdings filed a new bankruptcy plan.
ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs
At last week's ERCOT Board of Directors meeting, its Independent Market Monitor talked about negative prices and their impact on the energy market.
SPP News Roundup from FERC Open Meeting
A roundup of orders related to SPP that FERC issued last week at its open meeting.
Overheard at GCPA Annual Spring Conference
Almost 500 electric and gas industry participants attended the Gulf Coast Power Association’s (GCPA) 30th annual spring conference,
Texas Commission Approves Oncor REIT Structure
The Texas PUC's order would split Oncor into two companies, one of which would operate as a real estate investment trust.
Company Briefs
This week's company briefs include news on TransCanada, Columbia Gas, Calpine, Alevo, Cleco, Peabody Energy.

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