Google Seeks Intervention in Oncor Rate Change Proceeding

Google LLC has filed a motion to intervene in the Public Utility Commission of Texas's (PUC) proceeding on Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC's application to change its rates. The motion, filed on an unspecified date, comes as Google owns and operates a data center in Oncor's service territory, making it a direct ratepayer. Google's authorized representatives are Ms. Meghan Griffiths, Ms. Catherine E. Garza, and Mr. Henrik Strand, who can be reached at Jackson Walker LLP.

Key Takeaways:

• Google has filed a motion to intervene in the PUC's proceeding on Oncor's rate change application, citing its direct interest as a ratepayer.
• Google owns and operates a data center in Oncor's service territory, making it directly impacted by any rate determination.
• Google pays Oncor's rates and ERCOT's Transmission Cost of Service through Transmission Cost Recovery Factors charged by Transmission and Distribution Service Providers.
• Google has standing to intervene due to its justiciable interest that may be adversely affected by the outcome of the proceeding.
• Google requests the Commission grant its Motion to Intervene, admitting Google as an Intervenor in this proceeding for all purposes.

Statistics:

• 45 days: The deadline for timely interventions as per 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 22.104(b).
• June 26, 2025: The date on which Oncor filed its application requesting authority to change rates.
• 1: The number of data centers owned and operated by Google in Oncor's service territory.

Sources:

• 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 22.102
• 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 22.103(b)
• 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 22.104