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Public Utility Commission of Texas Responds to Complaint against CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC

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On September 11, 2024, the Texas Consumer Association (TCA) filed a formal complaint against CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (CenterPoint) regarding mobile generator policies and cost recovery. The complaint was filed by TCA under 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 22.242. In response to the complaint, the Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued an order stating that they do not recommend referring the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for a hearing on the merits.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Texas Consumer Association (TCA) filed a formal complaint against CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (CenterPoint) on September 11, 2024, regarding mobile generator policies and cost recovery.
  • The complaint was filed by TCA under 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 22.242.
  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued an order stating that they do not recommend referring the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for a hearing on the merits.
  • The order was filed by Marisa Lopez Wagley, Division Director of the Public Utility Commission of Texas's Legal Division, on June 20, 2025.
  • Kelsey Daugherty, Managing Attorney, signed the order on behalf of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
  • The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) was directed to file a statement in this proceeding stating either that they want a hearing or that they do not want a hearing by June 20, 2025.
  • The commission staff continues to recommend that this complaint be dismissed because the Commission does not currently have jurisdiction to consider a challenge to its final orders in Docket Nos. 53442 and 54830.
  • This proceeding will be handled in accordance with Chapter 16 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA).

Statistics:

  • 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 22.242 was the basis for the complaint filed by TCA on September 11, 2024.
  • 1344 words in length, this document outlines the Public Utility Commission of Texas's response to the complaint.
  • June 20, 2025 is the date by which the parties were directed to file a statement in this proceeding.
  • 57061 is the control number assigned to this docket proceeding.

Sources:

  • 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 22.242
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas, DOCKET NO. 57061
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas, Filed Date - 2025-06-20 04:42:06 PM
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas, Control Number - 57061
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas, Item Number - 32

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