The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) Issued $118,000 in Penalties for Rules Violations
- July 23, 2024
Summary of NERC Penalties
REGION | WHEN? | ENTITY | COMPLIANCE AREA
| VIOLATION | REASON | PENALTY AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ERCOT | Quarter 2 - June 2024 | Bearkat Wind Energy 1, LLC | 16 TAC § 25.55 (c)(3)(A) and (B) | Weather preparedness declaration requirements | Bearkat Wind Energy 1 LLC received a $12,500 penalty for failing to submit accurate weather readiness reports, lacking adequate preparedness measures, and not meeting state weatherization standards. | $12,500 |
ERCOT | Quarter 2 - June 2024 | Fluvanna Wind Energy, LLC | 16 TAC § 25.55 (c)(3)(A) and (B) | Weather preparedness declaration requirements | Fluvanna Wind Energy LLC incurred a $12,500 penalty for failing to maintain weatherization, delaying documentation, and providing incomplete preparedness plans. | $12,500 |
ERCOT | Quarter 2 - June 2024 | Value Based Brands LLC | 16 TAC § 25.475 | Requirements to issue contract expiration notices | Value Based Brands LLC was penalized $93,007 for failing to provide timely contract expiration notices, issuing inaccurate information, and not complying with notification procedures. | $93,007 |
Summary:
The PUCT issued $118,000 in penalties for rules violations. Two of the entities were wind resources and a third was a retail electric service provider. The two wind entities were violated because of weather readiness declarations. The Commission (PUCT) has primary oversight and economic regulatory authority over the state’s electricity, water, and telecommunications industries.
Additional Discussion:
The Commission approved settlement agreements in three separate dockets:
- Docket No. 56181: A settlement agreement with a power generation company (Bearkat Wind Energy 1, LLC) for rule violations related to weather preparedness declaration requirements in 2022 and 2023 (16 TAC § 25.55 (c)(3)(A) and (B)). The company agreed to pay an administrative penalty of $12,500.
- Docket No. 56182: A settlement agreement with a power generation company (Fluvanna Wind Energy, LLC) for rule violations related to weather preparedness declaration requirements in 2022 and 2023 (16 TAC § 25.55 (c)(3)(A) and (B)). The company agreed to pay an administrative penalty of $12,500.
- Docket No. 56248: A settlement agreement with a retail electric provider (Value Based Brands LLC) for rule violations related to requirements to issue contract expiration notices (16 TAC § 25.475). The provider agreed to pay an administrative penalty of $93,007.
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