NEW: PUCT Announces Leadership Changes, The Texas Energy Fund is Open for Business, and Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group Sees Texas-Sized Interest in Future of Industry. Read more in the latest PUCurrenT! .
#TxLege
#TxEnergy
‘Virtual Power Plants’ to Provide Power to ERCOT Grid for the First Time - Pilot Project Launches First Aggregate Distributed Energy Resources in Texas. Read more:
#Txlege
With cold weather in the forecast over the next several days
#Texas
, if you experience outages, contact your local provider. You can monitor outage maps and find contact information on the PUCT's Storm Resources page:
#txwx
⚠️If you experience outages, contact your local provider. Visit our storm resources page to find outage maps, utility contacts, flood safety resources, and more important safety information:
#txwx
#txlege
#HurricaneBeryl
Local power outages caused by ice on lines or falling trees or limbs are expected as a winter storm moves across Texas. Local outages are not related to system reliability; please contact your local provider for a local outage. READ MORE here
WATCH: PUCTX calls utilities impacted by Hurricane
#Beryl
to appear at Thurs., July 11, 2024 Open Meeting to discuss preparedness and recovery efforts, adds Emergency Item to agenda. Livestream available here , begins 9:30am CT.
#TxLege
#TexasEnergy
Looking for ways to respond to the
@ercot_iso
call for electricity conservation? Try a few of these ideas on for size around your household-your fellow Texans will thank you. Visit for more ideas.
Congratulations to Commissioner Shelly Botkin on being sworn in for her new six year term after being reappointed by
@GovAbbott
. Chairman DeAnn Walker did the honors while Executive Director John Paul Urban, III, held the Botkin family Bible.
#ServingTexans
If you are experiencing outages contact your local provider - you can monitor outage maps and find contact information for them on our Storm Resources page:
#txwx
ICYMI: Virtual power plants are providing power to the ERCOT grid for the first time. “It’s a win-win for Texas. Home and business owners get paid for power they supply and consumers in ERCOT get more reliability.”
#Txlege
THANK YOU, for your years of public service to Texas and leadership
@PUCTX
, Comm. McAdams! We’ll miss you and wish you well in your next adventure.
#TxLege
#TxEnergy
Honoring the hardworking individuals who keep the power flowing across Texas and beyond on National Lineman Appreciation Day. Highly trained and deeply committed to safety, they are the often unnoticed stalwarts of the electricity world.
#ServingTexans
#ThankALineman
In an emergency open meeting tonight, PUC commissioners issued a series of orders intended to protect Texas electricity customers while state leaders consider solutions for the financial aftershocks of the winter storm grid event. Read more here:
Today, Chairman DeAnn Walker officiated at the swearing in ceremony for Commissioner Shelly Botkin. Welcome to
@puctx
! Utility fans can watch her first open meeting on Thursday, 6/14 at 9:30am online at
As Texas responds to the damage of this weather disaster including repairs to power generation and infrastructure, we MUST conserve the energy we have. By all means, keep your businesses running, but please turn out the lights when your office is not in use.
#TexasTogether
@ERCOT_ISO
continues reliable grid operations with no system-related issues – any outages are local in nature. Please use the
@PUCTX
’s storm resources page to report and monitor local outages to your local electricity provider:
#txwx
#txlege
The Texas electric utility and legislative communities have lost a legend. The longtime president of
@AECTnet
, John Fainter was known for his unmatched industry knowledge, abiding kindness and unshakable commitment to the great state of Texas. May he rest in peace.
.
@PUCTX
Chairman Peter Lake joined
@GovAbbott
today to let Texans know the electric grid is more reliable than ever and ready for the this week's winter weather. Read more about the state's winter weather readiness here -
We are pleased to welcome our newest commissioner, Jimmy Glotfelty. This morning, Chairman Peter Lake administered the oath of office as Commissioners McAdams and Cobos looked on. (SB 2154 expanded the commission to 5.)
#txlege
More Internet Access - New
#PUCTX
rule lets electric utilities partner with internet service providers to expand broadband access to un-and-underserved Texans.
#TxLege
#Broadband
MORE INFO:
In an open meeting this evening, PUC commissioners directed
@ERCOT_ISO
to modify electricity pricing models to more accurately reflect the scarcity conditions in the market.
Read more here:
#ServingTexans
The heat is on in Texas, so it'd be great if you could dial back your electricity consumption over the next few afternoons. Read more here.
#ServingTexans
In today's open meeting, the Commission acted to enhance transparency on grid conditions by waiving the usual 60-day delay on reporting unplanned generator outage data. From Jun 1 to Sep 30,
@ERCOT_ISO
must better inform Texans by publicly reporting outage details with 3 days.
Today, the PUC of Texas opened two new projects related to the winter storm grid event: one a rulemaking on weatherization standards and the other a review of electric service emergency operations in Texas.
@PUCTX
Comm. Jackson in the South Plains touring Golden Spread Electric Co-Op’s Antelope Station in Abernathy. It can provide power to
#ERCOT
or SPP when needed – the Wartsila engines can be online in 5 mins!
#TxLege
#Txenergy
Customer outages are not expected to result from the currently tight operating reserves of electricity, but
@ERCOT_ISO
has issued a call for conservation to offset higher demand and some generation outages. Visit for more conservation ideas.
If you are experiencing outages contact your local provider - you can monitor outage maps and find contact information for them on our Storm Resources page:
#txwx
NEVER approach or touch downed power lines. Watch for downed lines and report any to local emergency officials and your local power company. Visit PUCT's Storm Resources page: for more information.
#txwx
#txlege
Please join us in wishing a
#HappyBirthday
to the gruff but lovable Stephen Journeay, the wise director of our Office of Policy and Docket Management. His leadership and insight are indispensable to the ongoing effectiveness of our agency. [NOTE: Pre-COVID image.]
#PublicServant
In a ceremony this morning, Chairman Peter Lake administered the oath of office to the newest member of the
@PUCTX
, Commissioner Lori Cobos. Congratulations and welcome, Commissioner Cobos!
#ServingTexans
Congratulations to three members of our team nominated for this biennium's "Outstanding Women in Texas Government" sponsored by The Governor's Commission for Women. They're the best of the best.
@Texas4Women
#ServingTexans
With severe cold weather gripping Texas for the next few days,
@ERCOT_ISO
is calling for electricity conservation to help ensure grid stability. Read more here:
#WinterStorm
#ServingTexans
The Public Utility Commission is committed to
#ServingTexans
while practicing safe
#SocialDistancing
. Check out Executive Director John Paul Urban, III and Commissioner Arthur D'Andrea demonstrating proper
#BumpDontShake
technique.
#TXLEGE
#TeamTexasHHS
is taking steps to protect the health of Texans against
#COVID19
. Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter elbow-bumped with Foster Grandparent Mariana in Abilene today. Join us in the
#BumpDontShake
challenge and show us your elbow bumps! We nominate
@GovAbbott
.
@PUCTX
Interim Chr. Jackson and
@ERCOT_ISO
Pres./CEO Pablo Vegas touring CMC steel mill in Seguin, discussing grid reliability for
#Texas
manufacturing.
#TxLege
Swearing-in the new
@PUCTX
Commissioner, Will McAdams this afternoon.
Will is committed to charting a new course for the commission & restoring trust with Texans.
I'm confident that he will lead the agency with integrity & transparency.
There are more toys headed out the door for foster children across central Texas, thanks to our combined effort with other state agencies, under the leadership of
@Texas4Women
#ServingTexans
@FarmersvilleFD
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has not ordered ANY rotating outages. If your area is experiencing outages, they are local in nature and you should contact your utility.
This morning, our commissioners are testifying to the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce about the
@ERCOT_ISO
grid's success in summer 2019 and projections for the coming year.
#txlege
#ServingTexans
In a unanimous vote, commissioners today promoted longtime agency employee, Thomas Gleeson, to the role of Executive Director for the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Read more here.
#ServingTexans
Dressing up like our executive director is not a scary costume unless you show up wearing it on the porch of a utility that is breaking the rules.
#HappyHalloween
#ServingTexans
Congratulations to Lori Cobos! She will make a great
@PUCTX
Commissioner. Her vast experience, including her recent experience in consumer advocacy at
@OPUCTX
, will be incredibly valuable to the Commission.
#txlege
Severe weather is in the forecast across
#Texas
, if you experience outages, contact your local provider. Monitor outage maps and find contact information on the PUCT's Storm Resources page:
#txwx
#txlege
#txenergy
In today's open meeting,
@PUCTX
Commissioners acted to mitigate the impact of
#COVID19
hardship on utility customers in Texas. The release can be read here: .
#ServingTexans
Congratulations to Eleanor D'Ambrosio, managing attorney and winner of this year's Executive Director's "Outstanding Performance Award." Our agency is great because our people are great.
#ServingTexans
In a joint press conference today,
@PUCTX
Chairman Peter Lake and ERCOT Interim President & CEO Brad Jones updated Texans on the concrete steps their organizations are taking to improve grid reliability as the hottest days of summer draw near.
PRESS RELEASE: PUC launches investigation of grid event and adjusts "Provider of Last Resort" (POLR) rules to protect retail electricity consumers. Read more here:
Tune into our open meeting Work Session at 9:30 a.m. Central today as our commissioners discuss critical electricity infrastructure with a range of stakeholder groups.
The
@PUCTX
conversation about redesigning the state's electricity market continues in today's work session. If you can't tune in to the live stream that begins at 9:30 a.m. central, you can always watch the archived version at this same link:
CONGRATULATIONS! PUCTX Commissioner Lori Cobos named President of the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (SEARUC) Executive Committee.
#Txlege
#TxEnergy
Never know who you’ll run into in the Texas Capitol - PUCTX Chmn. Thomas Gleeson got to visit with the next generation of Texas leaders from
@TexasBoysState
.
#TxLege
With severe weather in the forecast across
#Texas
, if you experience outages, contact your local provider. Monitor outage maps and find contact information on the PUCT's Storm Resources page:
#txwx
#txlege
Access to the Public Utility Commission of Texas website has been affected by the global outage. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working to restore it as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Because an above-average number of power plants have unexpectedly gone offline due to mechanical failure, ERCOT has called for conservation during peak hours this week to help manage tighter-than-usual operating reserves. Read more here:
⚠️Be aware of electrocution risks during flooding!
DO NOT drive or walk through standing water and report downed or submerged lines to authorities and your local provider. Visit PUCT storm resources page for more information.
#txwx
#txlege
#Beryl
Congratulations to our 4 nominees for the
@Texas4Women
Women in Government Awards, pictured here with our chair, DeAnn Walker. They are (L-R) Nancy Hernandez, Angie Wolf, Chairman Walker, Gina Smith and Constance McDaniel. Great people do great work
#Texas4Women
.
#womenleaders
@PUCTX
Interim Chair Kathleen Jackson is in the State Emergency Ops Ctr. today helping coordinate and monitor recovery efforts in
#Perryton
and NE Texas.
#TxLege
We're not out of the woods yet, but the entire electric utility industry across Texas is working feverishly to restore lost generation and get power flowing again.
If you are experiencing outages contact your local provider - you can monitor outage maps and find contact information for them on our Storm Resources page:
#txwx
As an agency composed of 53% women, with women serving in 2 of 3 commissioner roles, we are proud to honor the women who empower our agency to
#ServeTexans
. Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
Our Chair, DeAnn Walker, joined
@ERCOT_ISO
's President/CEO Bill Magness in Freeport, TX for a tour of the Dow Chemical campus to see the inner workings of a major industrial customer on the ERCOT grid.
@dowpolicy
@downewsroom
@dadephelan
The Texas Public Utility Commission and Texas Railroad Commission are collaborating on efforts to ensure a steady supply of fuel to power generators across the state as things heat up this summer. Read more here.