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The Public Utility Commission of Texas said the ban was temporary and intended to help Texans while state leaders considered other solutions.
PUC issues emergency orders to protect Texas electricity customers By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published AUSTIN, Texas - The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued a series of orders Sunday intended to protect Texas electricity customers following the recent power outages caused by severe winter weather. The emergency orders called for an immediate suspension of utility disconnects for non-payment until further notice and for the continuation of the COVID-19 measure that required REPs to offer deferred payment plans upon request. The PUC is also ordering utilities not to process utility...
The Public Utility Commission of Texas said the ban was temporary and intended to help Texans while state leaders considered other solutions.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has implemented a ban on utility cutoffs for consumers who don’t pay their bills. The move does not apply to cooperatives or to municipality-owned utilities like CPS in San Antonio or Austin Energy.
WORLD / AMERICAS By Xinhua Published: Feb 22, 2021 03:45 PM A worker (right) repairs a power line in Austin, Texas, the US, on Saturday. Photo: VCG Authorities in US state of Texas on Sunday signed orders to temporarily stop power companies from sending bills to customers, after the severe weather and massive blackouts. During a press briefing on Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the recent spike in energy bills was "the top priority for the Texas Legislature right now," adding that he and other state leaders are working fast to find solutions to the issue. According to media re...