Energy in Texas

Class Action Representative Named to Leadership Role in Griddy Bankruptcy by Department of Justice

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Energy in Texas, Griddy, Title 11 of the United States Code, Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code, Bankruptcy, Finance, Economy

Ms. Khoury is the named plaintiff responsible for filing a class action on behalf of all Griddy customers, and is represented by Derek Potts of Houston-based Potts Law Firm .

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Khoury is the named plaintiff responsible for filing a class action on behalf of all Griddy customers, and is represented by Derek Potts of Houston-based Potts Law Firm .
  • That case was transferred to federal court after Griddy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 15.
  • The unsecured creditors committee may consult with legal counsel and further investigate the records and actions of Griddy, and will help develop the Bankruptcy Plan of Reorganization.
  • "We appreciate the careful consideration of the Department of Justice in recognizing the legitimate claims of former customers," says Mr. Potts.

ElectricityRates.com Names Best 2021 Texas Electricity Providers

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Constellation, Exelon, Energy, Economy of the United States, Renewable energy, Electric power distribution, Energy in Texas, Community Choice Aggregation, Deregulation of the Texas electricity market

With so many Texas electricity providers to choose from, making a confident choice can be a daunting task.

Key Points: 
  • With so many Texas electricity providers to choose from, making a confident choice can be a daunting task.
  • ElectricityRates.com has compiled a list of the Best 2021 Texas Electricity Providers using its Provider Score rating system to help consumers compare their options and feel confident in their decision.
  • Constellation is ElectricityRates.com's Best Overall 2021 Texas Electricity Provider.
  • TriEagle Energy is the Best 2021 Texas Renewable Provider.

Natural Gas Outages Caused More Issues Than Wind During ERCOT’s Blackouts

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Other Energy, Technology, Utilities, Alternative energy, Energy, Software, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Energy in Texas, Renewable energy, Wind power, Wind, Energy, Electric power distribution

The white paper confirms that natural gas had the highest outage rate of all generation types; in excess of 25,000 MW at peak for several days.

Key Points: 
  • The white paper confirms that natural gas had the highest outage rate of all generation types; in excess of 25,000 MW at peak for several days.
  • Despite recent reports that wind was a cause of issues, the VCE report counters this.
  • There were a few time periods where wind underperformed, but that only lasted a few hours at a time.
  • The white paper indicates that with much better winterization the wind generation in ERCOT could have been substantially more.

Tantalus Systems Announces Publication of Thought Leadership Article: "Weathering the Storm: Lessons Learned from Texas"

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Energy in Texas, Power outage, Energy, Texas power crisis, Texas Interconnection

Public outcry has led to changes within the leadership team of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).

Key Points: 
  • Public outcry has led to changes within the leadership team of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
  • And the scary truth is, the vast majority of our nation's power grid just isn't ready to withstand Mother Nature's wrath.
  • A recent study by Climate Central found that extreme weather events have caused a 67% increase in power outages since 2000.
  • What's the impact to critical infrastructure and facilities such as hospitals, emergency response systems and crews, water and gas systems?

CPS Energy Takes Further Steps To Protect Customers From Excessive, Illegitimate And Illegal Prices

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Energy in Texas, CPS Energy, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, CPS, Economy of the United States

SAN ANTONIO, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, CPS Energy filed suit against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) in Bexar County District Court to protect its customers from excessive, illegitimate and illegal prices.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, CPS Energy filed suit against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) in Bexar County District Court to protect its customers from excessive, illegitimate and illegal prices.
  • "CPS Energy is taking this action to defend its customers.
  • In today's petition, the utility is asking the Court to take action to prevent harm to CPS Energy and its customers.
  • Previous updates about how CPS Energy is working to protect customers can be found here:

Griddy Electricity Customers Seek to Prevent Further Automatic Debits and Credit Reporting, Preserve Evidence in Dispute Over Excessive Rates

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Energy in Texas, Griddy, Economy, Payment systems, Credit card, Credit history, Articles, Trade

The filing also requests that Griddy be ordered to cease any further automatic debits from customers' bank accounts and credit cards, and remove any negative credit reporting and penalties against those customers.

Key Points: 
  • The filing also requests that Griddy be ordered to cease any further automatic debits from customers' bank accounts and credit cards, and remove any negative credit reporting and penalties against those customers.
  • The class action filed on behalf of Ms. Khoury and all other Griddy customers seeks monetary relief of more than $1 billion.
  • The proposed class action is Lisa Khoury v. Griddy Energy LLC, No.
  • 2021-10004 filed in the 133rd District Court of Harris County, Texas.

Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative Files Petition with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to Take Definitive Steps to Protect 225,000 Texans from Excessive Costs

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Friday, March 5, 2021
Energy in Texas, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Rayburn, Utility cooperative

This announcement follows the letter from the ERCOT Independent Market Monitor stating that ERCOT erroneously overcharged market participants by $16 billion.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement follows the letter from the ERCOT Independent Market Monitor stating that ERCOT erroneously overcharged market participants by $16 billion.
  • During the February Storm, Rayburn and its four Members provided service with minimal operational disruption to 225,000 customers, 90% of whom are residential.
  • Unless ERCOT works with Rayburn and others market participants, millions of Texans will suffer and hundreds of Texas businesses could fail.
  • Rayburn is a Texas-based not-for-profit generation and transmission electric cooperative that provides wholesale electric energy and transmission services to its four electric distribution cooperative members, which are located in Northeast Texas and serves power to approximately 225,000 consumers.

Bulb Protects Customers From Price Shocks and Petitions for a Better Energy System for Texans

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Alternative energy, Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Energy in Texas

Energy company Bulb has today committed to further protections for its customers who are all on a single plan.

Key Points: 
  • Energy company Bulb has today committed to further protections for its customers who are all on a single plan.
  • Bulb always prepurchases its energy a month in advance, so rates didnt increase in February as those prices had been set in January.
  • Now the company confirms rates will also be fixed for March and April, locking in fair prices that protect customers from price shocks.
  • While many Texans are suffering and facing crippling energy bills, it seems to be the energy generators who failed these customers who are reaping the rewards.

Just Energy Files Petition with the Public Utility Commission of Texas for Relief from ERCOT Settlements Related to the Texas Extreme Weather Event

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Articles, TerraPass, Just Energy, Energy in Texas, Energy economics, Amigo Energy, Energy, Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Alternatively, Just Energy requested that the Commission grant a waiver of certain ERCOT Protocols to allow Just Energy to delay payment of certain invoices related to the Weather Event (as defined below) while exercising its rights under the ERCOT Protocols to dispute the invoiced payment amounts.

Key Points: 
  • Alternatively, Just Energy requested that the Commission grant a waiver of certain ERCOT Protocols to allow Just Energy to delay payment of certain invoices related to the Weather Event (as defined below) while exercising its rights under the ERCOT Protocols to dispute the invoiced payment amounts.
  • About Just Energy Group Inc.
    Just Energy is a retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities and bringing energy efficient solutions and renewable energy options to customers.
  • Just Energy is the parent company of Amigo Energy, Filter Group Inc., Hudson Energy, Interactive Energy Group, Tara Energy, and terrapass.
  • Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor the New York Stock Exchange has approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein.

Just Energy Group Inc. Announces Substantial Financial Impact of Texas Weather Event and Delay in Filing its Third Quarter Financial Statements to February 26, 2021

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Monday, February 22, 2021
Articles, TerraPass, Just Energy, Amigo Energy, Energy, Energy economics, Energy in Texas

The financial impact of the Weather Event is not currently known due to challenges the Company is experiencing in obtaining accurate information regarding customers usage from the applicable utilities.

Key Points: 
  • The financial impact of the Weather Event is not currently known due to challenges the Company is experiencing in obtaining accurate information regarding customers usage from the applicable utilities.
  • The Company is in discussions with its key stakeholders regarding the impact of the Weather Event and will provide an update as appropriate.
  • Just Energy is a retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities and bringing energy efficient solutions and renewable energy options to customers.
  • Just Energy is the parent company of Amigo Energy, Filter Group Inc., Hudson Energy, Interactive Energy Group, Tara Energy, and terrapass.