August 27, 2020
At today's open meeting of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the PUC adopted an order concerning the wind-down of the COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program (ERP), which includes the provision of benefits, through September 30, 2020, to eligible customers who have enrolled in the program.
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August 10, 2020
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have recommended that program benefits under the COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program end on September 30, 2020.
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June 12, 2020
During today's open meeting, Texas PUC Chairman DeAnn T. Walker said that she would like the Electricity Relief Program to wind down by the end of the year.
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May 8, 2020
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have recommended denying a petition from Texas Legal Services Center and several other similar groups, which had sought, among other things, to apply a moratorium on utility shutoffs to residential utility services statewide during and for 30 days…
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April 8, 2020
The Executive Director of the Texas PUC has issued a directive concerning the start date for a process for retail electric providers to be reimbursed for energy charges under the COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program, under which eligible residential customers may not be disconnected for non-payment
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March 30, 2020
Texas PUC Staff will hold a web meeting on the afternoon of Wednesday April 1, 2020 to discuss clarification questions regarding implementation of the COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program by Retail Electric Providers (REPs).
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March 23, 2020
Texas Legal Services Center and several other similar groups have petitioned the Public Utility Commission of Texas for an emergency rule to, among other things, apply a moratorium on utility shutoffs to residential utility services statewide during and for 30 days after the termination of the COVID…
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