PUCT Chairman Thomas Gleeson
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Texas Strengthens Energy Reliability with New Grant Program for Utilities Outside ERCOT
In a strategic move to bolster Texas’ electric reliability beyond the ERCOT grid, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved a groundbreaking rule establishing the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Outside of ERCOT Grant Program (OEGP). This initiative aims to modernize infrastructure, enhance weather resilience, and improve reliability for electric utilities and power generators operating outside the ERCOT-managed grid.
PUCT’s Investigation into Houston Area Utilities' Storm Preparedness: What We’ve Learned and What’s Next
When Mother Nature unleashes her fury, the last thing anyone wants to experience is being left in the dark—literally. Yet, that’s exactly what happened in May 2024 when the Houston area was battered by the Derecho and Hurricane Beryl. These storms weren’t just a typical Texas thunderstorm; they were fierce and relentless, knocking out power for more than two million utility customers for days. The result? A massive wake-up call for utility companies, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), and, of course, Houstonians.
