PUC Chair Arthur D’Andrea has handed his resignation letter to Governor Abbott after refusing to retroactively adjust the market price for energy in Texas.
Higher than normal temps are taking their toll across the state, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas is asking residents to cut back on their power usage.
Through 7pm, ERCOT is asking electrical customers throughout its service area to cut back on power usage; including by turning up thermostats by 2 to 3 degrees