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PUC - Public Utility
Commission The PUC is basically
responsible for overseeing the entire electricity
system in Texas. It is run by one Chairman and two
Commissioners all appointed by the Governor of
Texas. The PUC enforces rules and regulations for
retail competition, including customer protections, the “Price to
Beat”, and implementing renewable energy goals. It is set up for
your protection and to oversee electric competition in the State of
Texas.
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The PUC also
handles the licensing and rules enforcement to
retail electric providers. They are also
responsible for regulating the rates and terms
for the Transmission and Distribution Service
Providers (TDSP) and overseeing and monitoring the
ERCOT
market by, among other things, reviewing proposals
for the construction of new transmission facilities.
This state agency is
responsible for the regulation and oversight of
electric services in Texas.The mission of the Public
Utility Commission of Texas is to protect customers,
foster competition, and promote high quality
infrastructure.
The PUC also operates the website,
www.powertochoose.org that promotes electric
competition in Texas. You can contact the PUC by
going to:
www.puc.state.tx.us
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