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! https://lnkd.in/gEZJYG_P. #TxLege #TxEnergy
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Government Administration
Austin, TX 8,215 followers
Protecting consumers, fostering competition, and promoting high-quality utility infrastructure across Texas.
About us
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implements respective legislation, and offers customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints. It does so while working to protect consumers, foster competition, and promote high quality infrastructure. The PUC was born in 1975 when the Texas Legislature enacted the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) and charged the agency with providing statewide regulation of the rates and services of electric and telecommunications utilities. As a result of deregulation and the institution of a competitive energy market, the PUC's mission and focus shifted from regulation of rates and services to oversight of competitive markets and compliance enforcement of statutes and rules for the electric and telecommunication industries, focused on ensuring customers receive the benefits of competition. For water and sewer utility service, however, the focus remains on the regulation of rates and services. The PUC continues to perform its traditional regulatory function for electric transmission and distribution utilities across the state. Additionally, while integrated electric utilities outside of the ERCOT power grid remain fully regulated by the PUC, the PUC is increasingly involved in multi-state efforts to implement wholesale electric competitive market structures and transmission planning in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) areas. In 2013, the Texas Legislature transferred the economic regulation of water and sewer utilities to the PUC. This transfer involved the functions with respect to the regulation of water and sewer rates and services, Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCNs) and Sale/Transfer/Mergers from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to the PUC. The agency is headquartered in the William B. Travis State Office Building at 1701 North Congress in Austin.
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http://www.puc.texas.gov
External link for Public Utility Commission of Texas
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1975
- Specialties
- Consumer Protection, Regulation, Enforcement, Fostering Competition, Promoting High Quality Infrastructure, Government Administration, Electricity, Telecommunications, and Utilities
Locations
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1701 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78711-3326, US
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1701 N. Congress Avenue
PO Box 13326
Austin, Texas 78701, US
Employees at Public Utility Commission of Texas
Updates
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Public Utility Commission of Texas Commissioner Jackson testifying on water utility rate-setting at the Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs and how our agency coordinates w/ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel & Texas Water Development Board. #txlege #txwater
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Congratulations Werner!! 🎉
The Gulf Coast Power Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Werner Roth has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 GCPA emPOWERing Young Professionals Award. This award is given annually to an individual under the age of 40 who has demonstrated excellence in the electric power industry, making unique contributions to the success of the electric power market and serving as a role model and leader for others. Werner Roth has been working at the Public Utility Commission of Texas for over 10 years and currently holds the position of Senior Market Economist in the Market Analysis Division. Roth embarked on his extensive career after obtaining two Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University and a Master of Science degree in Economics from Baylor University. He initially worked as a research intern at The Perryman Group before joining the PUCT. Over time, Roth became an indispensable member of the Market Analysis Division. According to Harika Basaran, Director of Market Analysis at PUCT, "He truly enjoys delving into complex power market issues. I have often wondered how a young graduate without experience in the electric markets could develop such deep and wide skills for power markets. Then I realized that he did most of it on his own initiative." Roth’s commitment and involvement in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) stakeholder process earned him the 2022 Working Group Chair of the Year award. In 2023, he became the first-ever recipient of the David Carr Award for Outstanding Staff Contributions. Additionally, he was honored with the PUCT Executive Director’s Outstanding Performance Award in 2023 for his leadership in the ERCOT Wholesale Market Design Blueprint Phase Two initiatives. "Werner serves as a great role model for the next generation of PUCT employees," expressed Basaran. Katie Coleman, Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP, a former EYP Award Recipient and GCPA Board Member, commented, "Werner has earned this recognition and is an obvious choice. He has been on the front lines of extremely high-profile, impactful policy decisions at the Commission and has consistently provided thoughtful, diligent analysis and guidance that will shape the future of the state. His technical expertise, judgment, and poise are well beyond his years.” The GCPA will officially present the emPOWERing Young Professionals Award to Werner Roth at the 39th Annual Fall Conference, the largest electric power conference for the ERCOT/Gulf Coast region. The Conference is scheduled to take place from September 30 to October 2, 2024, at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin, Texas. Beth Garza, Senior Fellow at R Street Institute and the President of GCPA, stated, "With his commitment, dedication, and leadership on some of the thorniest issues in ERCOT and MISO, I cannot think of a more deserving nominee for GCPA’s emPOWERing Young Professionals Award."
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Gallon Charge? River Authority Fee? Regulatory Assessment Fee? Learn what these charges mean on your water bill here: https://bit.ly/WATER-BILL #TxLege #TxWater
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Happy #LaborDay from @PUCTX! Thank you for your hard work.
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In observance of #LaborDay PUCT Offices will be closed Monday, Sept 2.
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PUCT is seeking Public Feedback on Houston Area Utility Performance Following Storm Outages. Submit comments here: https://lnkd.in/e6XjW8Xk. #Txlege #TxEnergy
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PUCT Adopts Reliability Standard for the ERCOT Market. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gmsvteYs. #Txlege #TxEnergy
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La Comisión De Servicios Públicos De Texas Selecciona A Los Solicitantes De Préstamos Del Fondo De Energía De Texas Para Avanzar En El Proceso De Revisión. Lea más aquí: https://lnkd.in/gv7DVvjR. #Txlege #TxEnergy
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PUCT Selects Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Loan Applicants to Advance in Review Process. Read more:https://lnkd.in/gjiybYaz. #Txlege #TxEnergy
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