Texas electricity bills could rise more frequently under pending legislation
, offered by North Texas Republican David Spiller, would allow utilities to seek a distribution cost rate increase twice a year, require companies to file for increases only with the Public Utility Commission and would limit the PUC’s review time to 60 days from the current 120. Supporters say the process is similar to the way utilities are recovering costs for building transmission projects approved by the state’s grid operator.
in which it operates and the Public Utility Commission, though the PUC has final say on the request. An order, or decision, is often handed down within 120 days. But consumer advocates and cities argue the current process strikes a balance between efficiency and protecting consumers. The proposed legislation, they say, will take review power away from cities while continuing to send consumer bills up.
Paez said under the proposed legislation, cities would lose initial oversight of the request but could still participate in cases in more limited capacity.Sandra Haverlah, president of nonprofit advocacy group Texas Consumer Alliance, said because the legislation would shorten the PUC’s review time to 60 days, it makes it hard for the public to participate in the process.
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