AEP cancelled its proposed $4.5 billion Wind Catcher Energy Connection project one day after its rejection by the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT).

Shelly Botkin enjoyed a relatively quiet debut on the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), sitting through a meeting devoid of any major decisions.

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.

Triple-digit temperatures in parts of Texas last week sent energy demand into record territory and electricity prices soaring to nearly $1,500/MWh.

The Gulf Coast Power Association (GCPA) annual spring conference drew almost 400 attendees to the so-called Energy Capital of the World.

The severity of the 2017 hurricane season was a major topic at New Mexico State University’s annual Current Issues Conference this year.

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.

The Texas PUC postponed until March a decision on whether to remove reliability unit commitments from ERCOT’s operating reserve demand curve.

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.

Lubbock’s City Council and Electric Utility Board both approved a settlement agreement in the LP&L move from SPP to ERCOT.