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Natural gas ‘anomalies’ during the Feb. 2021 freeze point to the need for a market monitor
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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03/13/2022
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2 doc(s)
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Natural gas industry; Schwertner, Charles; Winter Storm Uri
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Abbott’s plan for ERCOT is for Texans to pay billions of dollars for little better reliability
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Dallas Morning News
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Jones, B.
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03/06/2022
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Political cronies are playing games with Texas electricity, adding costs to consumers
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Houston Chronicle
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Tomlinson, C.
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02/27/2022
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7 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gubernatorial campaign contributions; Magness, Bill; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Warren, Kelcy; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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Ex-PUC chair: Abbott ordered her to ERCOT control room to 'get the power back on' during freeze
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Houston Chronicle
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Osborne, J.
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02/25/2022
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Bankruptcy; Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Walker, DeAnn T.; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott disputes blockbuster testimony on electricity prices from former ERCOT chief
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Dallas Morning News
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Jankowski, P.
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02/24/2022
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Bankruptcy; Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gubernatorial campaigns; Magness, Bill; O'Rourke, Beto; Schwertner, Charles; Walker, DeAnn T.; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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Ex-ERCOT chief says Abbott directed freeze blackouts to stop before decision to run up billions in bills
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Houston Chronicle
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Osborne, J.
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02/24/2022
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6 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Magness, Bill; Power outages; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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The ERCOT big freeze of 2021 exposed a national security weakness
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Dallas Morning News
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Hirs, E.
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02/15/2022
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4 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Magness, Bill
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Are Texans paying for grid shortfalls?
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Bryan Eagle
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McNeely, D.
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12/28/2021
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; O'Rourke, Beto
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Texas passes power market reforms to boost grid reliability
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Houston Chronicle
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Malik, N.
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12/17/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lake, Peter; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Rep. Dade Phelan trade shots over state response to power grid failure
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Houston Chronicle
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Scherer, J.
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12/05/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
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I looked at the latest electricity prices in Texas and got a shock
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Dallas Morning News
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Lieber, D.
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11/12/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Consumer protection; Electric utilities; Electric utility rates and charges; Oncor Electric Delivery
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Texans will see high electricity bills in March, thanks to winter storm
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Dallas Morning News
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Hirs, E.
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09/26/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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Top American energy regulators issue recommendations for Texas grid overhaul in wake of winter storm
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Dallas Morning News
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O'Hanlon, M.
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09/24/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Griddy reaches settlement with Texas over winter storm prices
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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08/31/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Electric utilities; Electric utility rates and charges; Griddy Energy; Legal settlements; Paxton, Ken; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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To deal with energy costs from Texas freeze, regulators plan to borrow billions — and then recoup from ratepayers
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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08/22/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 6 doc(s)
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Electric utilities; Electric utility rates and charges; Hancock, Kelly; Natural gas utilities; Natural gas utility rates and charges
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True innovation will save Texas grid
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San Antonio Express News
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Britton, K.
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08/11/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Alternative energy; Carbon capture and sequestration; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy storage
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No, the Texas power grid is not fixed
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Austin American Statesman
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Robbins, P.
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08/08/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Electric power plants; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation; Weatherization; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter weather
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Bitter chill, bitter bill. Why are Texans paying for billions in industry profits from winter storm?
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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08/05/2021
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7 doc(s)
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CenterPoint Energy; Consumer protection; Corporate profits; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy Transfer Partners; Natural gas utility rates and charges; Wholesale electricity prices; Wholesale natural gas prices; Winter Storm Uri
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CenterPoint customers will pay price for natural gas company profits
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Houston Chronicle
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Takahashi, P.
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08/03/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
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Bonds; CenterPoint Energy; Natural gas utility rates and charges; Price gouging; Wholesale natural gas prices; Winter Storm Uri
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The Texas blackouts were caused by an epic government failure
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Dallas Morning News
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Bryce, R.
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08/01/2021
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7 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility deregulation; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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We froze and Abbott got paid - $1 million from the billionaire profiteer of Texas' deadly storm
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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08/01/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Campaign contributors; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy Transfer Partners; Warren, Kelcy; Winter Storm Uri
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Texas grid still in need of bipartisan fix
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San Antonio Express News
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Gutierrez, R.
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07/31/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Blanco, César; Eckhardt, Sarah; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gutierrez, Roland; Menéndez, José; Winter Storm Uri
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Ditching electric competition would cost Texas
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Dallas Morning News
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Peacock, B.
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07/18/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Alternative energy; Electric power plants; Electricity transmission and distribution; Market manipulation; Patrick, Dan; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Natural gas companies were paid to turn off power during Texas winter storm: report
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Samsel, H.
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07/16/2021
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6 doc(s)
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Demand Response Program; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Natural gas production; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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McLennan County not yet paying full February electric bill, 62% higher than previous February's
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Copeland, M.
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06/30/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Electric utility rates and charges; Felton, Scott; Public Power Pool
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These Texans were promised fixed electricity rates. They’re facing huge bills anyway
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Samsel, H.
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06/13/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Berkshire Hathaway; Class action lawsuits; Electric utility rates and charges; Food banks; MidAmerican Energy Services
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Senate works on ERCOT error
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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05/28/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Hancock, Kelly; Rainy Day Fund; Wholesale electricity prices
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CPS battles surprise bills from ERCOT in court
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San Antonio Express News
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Mendoza-Moyers, D.
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05/01/2021
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4 doc(s)
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CPS Energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Municipally-owned utilities; Wholesale electricity prices
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Don’t read this story unless you want to learn about secrets being kept from us in the Texas electricity crisis
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Dallas Morning News
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Lieber, D.
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04/30/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Atmos Energy; Corporate profits; Denton Municipal Electric; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Kinder Morgan; Office of the Governor; Oncor Electric Delivery; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Reliant Energy HL&P; TXU Energy; Walker, DeAnn T.; Wholesale natural gas prices
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BP likely made at least $1B during Texas power crisis
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Houston Chronicle
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Takahashi, P.
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04/28/2021
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2 doc(s)
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BP PLC; Corporate profits; Electricity transmission and distribution; Kinder Morgan; Power outages; Vistra Energy; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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All-night ERCOT meeting raises questions about Abbott's role in power pricing debacle
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San Antonio Express News
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Root, J.
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04/25/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Magness, Bill; Office of the Governor; Power outages; Public information; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Walker, DeAnn T.; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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BlackRock, Citi in $100 Million Fight Over Texas Storm Aftermath
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Houston Chronicle
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Berthelsen, C.
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04/19/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Citigroup; Power outages; Wind energy; Winter Storm Uri
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Texas’ new set of electricity regulators begins to take shape in wake of deep freeze, power outages
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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04/13/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial appointments Senate confirmation; Lake, Peter; McAdams, Will; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles
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Abbott appoints chairman of PUC
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Houston Chronicle
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Blackman, J.
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04/13/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Gubernatorial appointments Senate confirmation; Lake, Peter; McAdams, Will; Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Texas launched a COVID-19 program to help people pay electric bills. Then lobbyists went to work.
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Austin American Statesman
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Price, A.
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04/11/2021
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6 doc(s)
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Botkin, Shelly; Coronavirus; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric service; Electric utility rates and charges; Lobbyists; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Walker, DeAnn T.
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'It's insane': As February's bills arrive, city-owned gas utilities face a second disaster
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San Antonio Express News
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Dexheimer, E.
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04/05/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Bay City, Texas; Kolkhorst, Lois; Municipally-owned utilities; Natural gas utilities
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One way or another, Texans will pay to fix electric grid
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McAllen Monitor
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Ramsey, R.
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04/02/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utilities; Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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First winter storm bills advancing in Texas House tackle weatherization, emergency communications
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Dallas Morning News
|
Garrett, R.
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03/31/2021
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7 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Cain, Briscoe; Deshotel, Joe; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency communications; Goldman, Craig; Hernandez, Ana; Howard, Donna; Lucio, Eddie, III; Metzger, Luke; Natural gas utilities; Paddie, Chris; Phelan, Dade; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Turner, Chris; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Bill to address weatherization a great first step
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Editorial
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03/31/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Why didn’t ERCOT put a stop to the massive electricity price spikes during the outages?
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Dallas Morning News
|
Snyder, R.
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03/28/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utilities; Electric utility deregulation; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency management; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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'It's insane': As February's bills arrive, city-owned gas utilities face a second disaster
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Houston Chronicle
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Dexheimer, E.
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03/28/2021
|
3 doc(s)
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Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Kolkhorst, Lois; Municipally-owned utilities; Natural gas utility rates and charges; Power outages
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Texas lawmakers slow-walking desperately needed electric grid reforms
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Houston Chronicle
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Tomlinson, C.
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03/24/2021
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4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Paddie, Chris; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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CPS sues 14 more natural gas suppliers, alleging price gouging during winter storm
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San Antonio Express News
|
Mendoza-Moyers, D.
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03/24/2021
|
1 doc(s)
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CPS Energy; Lawsuits; Natural gas supplies; Nirenberg, Ron; Power outages; Price gouging; Winter Storm Uri
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CPS sues natural gas suppliers, alleging firms raised prices up to 15,000 percent during winter storm
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San Antonio Express News
|
Mendoza-Moyers, D.
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03/23/2021
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4 doc(s)
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CPS Energy; Lawsuits; Wholesale natural gas prices; Winter Storm Uri
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Who’s embracing socialism now? Sharing losses from last month’s power outages may undermine Texas’ electric market
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Dallas Morning News
|
Schnurman, M.
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03/21/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Atmos Energy; Credit reports; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; NRG Energy; Power outages; Vistra Energy; Wholesale electricity prices
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The 2011 blackouts were a wake-up call and Texas hit the snooze button
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Dallas Morning News
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Barton, J.
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03/21/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility deregulation; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hancock, Kelly; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Leaked recording reveals Texas will not overhaul electricity grid after deaths
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San Antonio Express News
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Tomlinson, C.
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03/20/2021
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8 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electricity transmission and distribution; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick amps up pressure on Gov. Greg Abbott over pricing dispute
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Austin American Statesman
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Price, A.
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03/19/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Ousted Public Utility Commission chairman admits he favors helping investors, not the public
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Dallas Morning News
|
Lieber, D.
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03/19/2021
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3 doc(s)
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D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric service; Government ethics; Johnson, Eric; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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What would reversing $16 billion from winter storm mean for Texans’ electricity bills?
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dearman, E.
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03/19/2021
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5 doc(s)
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D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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City Council OKs $500 million to help CPS weather storm debt of $1 billion
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San Antonio Express News
|
Mendoza-Moyers, D.
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03/19/2021
|
3 doc(s)
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CPS Energy; San Antonio City Council; Wholesale electricity prices
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NRG Energy estimates $750 million loss from Texas' deadly winter storm
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Houston Chronicle
|
de Luna, M.
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03/18/2021
|
5 doc(s)
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NRG Energy; Wholesale electricity prices
|
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Top Texas utility regulator ousted as recording emerges of pledges to protect Wall Street
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Houston Chronicle
|
Blackman, J.
|
03/18/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas; Patrick, Dan; Public officials' resignations; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Investment expert: Undoing ERCOT overcharges would hurt Texas' business reputation
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Austin American Statesman
|
Sechler, B.
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03/17/2021
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Business climate; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Phelan, Dade; Potomac Economics; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Texas PUC’s lone commissioner resigns 2 weeks after becoming chairman in wake of winter storm
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Dallas Morning News
|
Garrett, R.
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03/17/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; D'Andrea, Arthur; Public officials' resignations; Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Griddy bankruptcy plan would release 24,000 customers from exorbitant bills, AG Ken Paxton says
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Houston Chronicle
|
Carballo, R.
|
03/17/2021
|
3 doc(s)
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Attorney General of Texas; Bankruptcy; Deceptive practices; Electric utility rates and charges; Griddy Energy; Paxton, Ken; Winter Storm Uri
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Texas electric grid failures fuel new divide between Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick
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Houston Chronicle
|
Goldenstein, T.
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03/16/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Monitor, LCRA dispute Texas regulator's testimony on storm outages
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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03/12/2021
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4 doc(s)
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D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lower Colorado River Authority; Potomac Economics; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Raymond, Richard Peña; Wholesale electricity prices
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Texas lawmakers push to reverse $16 billion in costs incurred by market participants in winter storm
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Dallas Morning News
|
Barragan, J.
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03/11/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Austin Energy; D'Andrea, Arthur; Eckhardt, Sarah; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency legislation; Hancock, Kelly; Isaac, Jason; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Texas Public Policy Foundation; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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Just Energy is seeking protection in U.S., Canada
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Houston Chronicle
|
Staff
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03/10/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Bankruptcy; Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utilities; Just Energy; Wholesale electricity prices
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Patrick is right - Billions in overcharges during the Texas blackout can't be allowed to stand.
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Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
03/10/2021
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4 doc(s)
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D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity supplies; Patrick, Dan; Price gouging; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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Texas House Speaker announces first 7 electricity priority bills to tackle winter storm outages
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Dallas Morning News
|
Barragan, J.
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03/09/2021
|
5 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Deshotel, Joe; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Goldman, Craig; Griddy Energy; Hernandez, Ana; Natural gas; Paddie, Chris; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Raymond, Richard Peña
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Even Texans with fixed electricity plans may face high energy costs due to this fee
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Samsel, H.
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03/08/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Botkin, Shelly; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Fees; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri
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Deregulation has been an expensive failure, with Texas customers left holding the bag
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
|
03/07/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility deregulation; Electric utility rates and charges; Power outages; Wholesale electricity prices
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Leadership in Texas fails character test
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San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
03/07/2021
|
2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Larson, Lyle; Medicaid eligibility; Medical equipment
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New PUC chairman gives market monitor cold shoulder, calls repricing 'dangerous'
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Houston Chronicle
|
Drane, A.
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03/06/2021
|
4 doc(s)
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D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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ERCOT overcharged power buyers by $16 billion amid calamity, monitor says
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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03/05/2021
|
7 doc(s)
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Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Potomac Economics; Wholesale electricity prices
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ERCOT cost Texas $16B, market monitor says
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Houston Chronicle
|
Drane, A.
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03/05/2021
|
5 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Magness, Bill; Potomac Economics; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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Texas power company seeks bankruptcy protection after storm
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Austin American Statesman
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A.P. Wire
|
03/02/2021
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5 doc(s)
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Bankruptcy; Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; Electric cooperatives; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Griddy Energy; Wholesale electricity prices
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Texas power consumers face huge bills for 'ancillary' costs
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Galveston Daily News
|
DeGrood, M.
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03/02/2021
|
5 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Griddy Energy; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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This time, design the Texas power system to protect customers
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Austin American Statesman
|
Editorial
|
02/28/2021
|
3 doc(s)
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Creighton, Brandon; Electricity transmission and distribution; Geren, Charlie; Power outages; Raymond, Richard Peña; Winter Storm Uri
|
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They spent days talking about Texas’ power crisis. Now here’s what lawmakers must do.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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02/28/2021
|
5 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Craddick, Christi; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility deregulation; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency legislation; Geren, Charlie; Griddy Energy; Magness, Bill; Walker, DeAnn T.; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
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Were regulators right to push power prices to the maximum in Texas?
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Houston Chronicle
|
Carballo, R.
|
02/27/2021
|
3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity supplies; Griddy Energy; Magness, Bill; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Walker, DeAnn T.; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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Cornyn pushes to help states weatherize power grids after being stuck in D.C. during Texas winter storm
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Dallas Morning News
|
Thompson, E.
|
02/26/2021
|
3 doc(s)
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Cornyn, John; Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
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PUC to probe spike in electric bills
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Wichita Falls Record News
|
Walker, L.
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02/26/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Electric utility rates and charges; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Is your electric bill too high? If you haven’t checked lately, you’re probably paying too much
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Dallas Morning News
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Halkias, M.
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02/25/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Electric utility deregulation; Electric utility rates and charges; Griddy Energy; Octopus Energy; TXU Electric Delivery
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Biden to visit Houston on Friday to assess damage from Texas’ winter storm and mass power outages
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Dallas Morning News
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Gillman, T.
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02/24/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Cruz, Ted; Disaster areas; Federal aid; Hinojosa, Gilberto; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Patrick, Dan; Turner, Sylvester
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Texas grid bailout must include restored regulation
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Galveston Daily News
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Smith, M.
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02/24/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Electric utility deregulation; Electric utility rates and charges; Wholesale electricity prices
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Legal battles over Texas power failure just getting started
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Houston Chronicle
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Curriden, M.
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02/24/2021
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5 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Lawsuits; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri
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'We're going to fix this,' Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says of ERCOT failure while visiting Lubbock
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Dotray, M.
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02/24/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lubbock Power & Light; Lubbock, Texas; Patrick, Dan; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri
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Power bill due: Send it to Texas Lege
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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02/24/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric service; Electric utility rates and charges; Griddy Energy; Larson, Lyle; Nirenberg, Ron; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Walker, DeAnn T.; Wholesale electricity prices; Wholesale natural gas prices
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Interdependence and tragedy in Texas
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Osler, M.
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02/24/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Electric utility deregulation; Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages
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‘We were trapped’: Texans facing $10,000+ electricity bills after spike are now desperate for relief
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Samsel, H.
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02/23/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Electric utility rates and charges; Griddy Energy; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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PUC: Most Texans won't see hike in electric bills
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Walker, L.
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02/23/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Electric utility rates and charges; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas
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As some Texans see electric bills skyrocket, most Central Texans should be spared pricing spikes
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Austin American Statesman
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Hawkins, L.
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02/22/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Austin Energy; Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative; Electric utility rates and charges; Griddy Energy; Pedernales Electric Cooperative; Phelan, Dade; Wholesale electricity prices
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Texas Gov. Abbott announces moratorium on power disconnects for nonpayment
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Dallas Morning News
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A.P. Wire
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02/22/2021
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5 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Boil water; Disaster areas; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric service; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Water service
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Valley senator to question ERCOT over power crisis
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McAllen Monitor
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Lopez-Puente, N.
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02/22/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri
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Gov. Abbott says PUC has issued moratorium on utility disconnections for nonpayment
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San Antonio Express News
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Danner, P.
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02/22/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Disaster areas; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric service; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Water service
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Sky High: Texans must have relief from coming, crippling electric bills
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Texarkana Gazette
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Editorial
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02/22/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Disaster areas; Electric utility rates and charges; Federal aid
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The storm is over, but the bills are coming
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Cargo, K.
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02/21/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hunter, Todd; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Weather or not: Lubbock's plans to join ERCOT on track despite mass outages
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Dotray, M.
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02/21/2021
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5 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lubbock Power & Light; Lubbock, Texas; Phelan, Dade; Pope, Dan; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Investigation launched to protect Texas electricity customers after grid failure
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Tufts, J.
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02/20/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Will your electricity bill go up after Texas power outages? It depends
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Samsel, H.
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02/19/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utilities; Electric utility rates and charges; Griddy Energy; Power outages; Wholesale electricity prices
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There are inherent weaknesses in the Texas power grid
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Galveston Daily News
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Editorial
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02/19/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric service; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Magness, Bill; Power outages; Privatization; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Generators failed to winterize, might have withheld power, experts say
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Galveston Daily News
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DeGrood, M.
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02/19/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hunter, Todd; Magness, Bill; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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