Its application to become a licensed Retail Electicity Provider (REP), submitted to the Public Utility Commission in September, was denied. The City Attorney's office reports it will take court action to overturn the PUCT decision that rejected the idea. That case is likely to be filed in District Court this month.
The city believes it absolutely has the right under the statutes to become the first municipality in Texas to operate in this fashion. Its aim is to eliminate a middle man and purchase electric power for its buildings and facilities at lower costs direct from the wholesale market. Currently, this initiative doesn't involve residents of the city.
The city believes it absolutely has the right under the statutes to become the first municipality in Texas to operate in this fashion. Its aim is to eliminate a middle man and purchase electric power for its buildings and facilities at lower costs direct from the wholesale market. Currently, this initiative doesn't involve residents of the city.
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