PUC attempts to rein in ERCOT, protect consumers

In an extraordinary Open Meeting, the PUC took some actions to restrain consumer costs but the fight is far from over

The PUC met last Thursday to discuss ERCOT’s controversial and previously uncapped procurement of zombie power plants. Courtesy: GridMonitor

It was impossible not to feel the tension in the room during last Thursday’s PUC open meeting. 

The commissioners considered several controversial proposals, all of which will raise consumer costs.  

Everyone agreed c…