Yes, many could classify the roles occupied by the energy industry and its supporters versus the consumer as warfare. The views and interests of both parties directly oppose each other. Profit motivates the industry and fairness should be the regulator’s and consumer’s guiding principle.
Senate Bill 7, signed into law in ‘99 by former Governor George Bush, began this war. Industry has captured the hill with overwhelming force, but it is not time to surrender. The consumer must counterattack.
As stated in an earlier posting, balance is needed in the battle being fought. Too much power exists with the industry. We consumers need more soldiers and ammunition. Therefore, the duty undertaken by this Blog to recruit followers to its mission and goal is worthy and deserving of support.
SB7 ordered the restructuring of the electric utility industry in Texas to provide retail competition and customer choice beginning 1 January, 2002. The Public Utility Commission was made responsible for implementation by the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 2001.
Among the statutes governing the operations of the PUC is Chapter 25 - Substantive Rules Applicable to Electric Service Providers. Use the link provided to review the extensive rules. This rule book is what we are fighting to reform to bring more fairness to the market as mandated by the law.
Senate Bill 7, signed into law in ‘99 by former Governor George Bush, began this war. Industry has captured the hill with overwhelming force, but it is not time to surrender. The consumer must counterattack.
As stated in an earlier posting, balance is needed in the battle being fought. Too much power exists with the industry. We consumers need more soldiers and ammunition. Therefore, the duty undertaken by this Blog to recruit followers to its mission and goal is worthy and deserving of support.
SB7 ordered the restructuring of the electric utility industry in Texas to provide retail competition and customer choice beginning 1 January, 2002. The Public Utility Commission was made responsible for implementation by the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 2001.
Among the statutes governing the operations of the PUC is Chapter 25 - Substantive Rules Applicable to Electric Service Providers. Use the link provided to review the extensive rules. This rule book is what we are fighting to reform to bring more fairness to the market as mandated by the law.
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