Public Utility Commission of Texas Issues Regulatory Document on Oncor Rate Change

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a regulatory document related to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's request to change rates. As part of this process, Hunt Energy Network, L.L.C. ("HEX") submitted a set of requests for information to Oncor, which must be fully responded to within 20 days. The responses must conform to the Public Utility Commission's rules and be made under oath. These requests are part of the ongoing process to ensure that utility companies like Oncor comply with regulatory requirements.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a regulatory document regarding Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's rate change application.
  • Hunt Energy Network, L.L.C. ("HEX") has submitted a set of requests for information to Oncor, which must be fully responded to within 20 days.
  • Responses to these requests must be made under oath and comply with the Public Utility Commission's rules.
  • The requests are part of the process to ensure Oncor's compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • The complete document can be viewed at https://interchange.puc.texas.gov.
  • The document includes instructions for HEY's Second RFIs to Oncor, with specific expectations for Oncor's response.
  • Oncor must identify the preparer and sponsoring witness for each response, and responses must be preceded by the corresponding request.

Statistics:

  • 20 days: the deadline for Oncor to fully respond to HEY's requests for information.
  • 16 Texas Administrative Code ("TAC") SS 22.144: the regulatory rule governing the Public Utility Commission's requirements for utility companies.
  • 2: the number of attorneys representing HEY, Marty Hopkins and Jeffrey Stuart.
  • 2: the number of requests for information submitted by HEY.
  • 2: the number of Texas cities served by Oncor.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (regulatory document). APPLICATION OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES HUNT ENERGY NETWORK, L.L.C.'S SECOND SET OF REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC.
  • Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP. (firm website).