Former power providers face hefty fines
The Public Utility Commission approved enforcement orders against National Power Co. Inc. of Houston and Pre-Buy Electric LLC of Grapevine.
National Power must pay a $1.8 million fine. Pre-Buy Electric was ordered to pay almost $1.9 million. Both also must refund all customers deposits and prepayments.
The commission approved a preliminary order against HWY 3 MHOP also known as eTricity, of Denton, with a recommended penalty topping $1.4 million.
The company is accused of failing to notify regulators and customers of its intent to cease operations.
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OTTAWA - It’s as if the COVID-19 epidemic had tripped a circuit breaker, shutting off all power to a city the size of Ottawa.
Virus-induced restrictions that have shut down large swaths of normal commercial life across Canada has led to a noticeable drop in demand for power in Ontario, insiders said on Friday.
Terry Young, vice-president with the Independent Electricity System Operator, said planning was underway for further declines in usage, given the delicate balance that needs to be maintained between supply and demand.
“We’re now seeing demand that is running about 1,000 to 2,000 megawatts less than we would normally see,”…
