{"id":9294,"date":"2023-03-21T06:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T11:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/?p=9294"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:46:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T20:46:56","slug":"texas-puc-may-fine-tnmp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/texas-puc-may-fine-tnmp\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas PUC May Fine TNMP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Will PUC Fine TNMP For Violations?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Find out why the reasons behind the Texas PUC considering a big fine against TNMP. Learn why some customers lost out on discounts and how it could have been easily avoided.<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Electric utility Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP) faces a stiff penalty for running afoul of Texas electricity<\/a> rules. TNMP estimated customers\u2019 bills too many months in a row after failing to plan appropriately for infrastructure upgrades. A Public Utility Commission staff report<\/a> recommends an administrative fine for TNMP of $1,747,400.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s enough to make just about any company sweat. So how did they get themselves in this mess? <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The PUC report is scathing, and it tells the public exactly why staff want to fine TNMP. Investigators found TNMP had three years notice before the technology for reading meters would be scrapped. TNMP didn\u2019t start planning for the change until halfway through that three-year period. And when the time came to change out old meters, TNMP didn\u2019t complete the project quickly enough. The utility estimated some customers\u2019 usage for several months at a time. However, PUC rules only allow for estimating for up to three months at a time.\u00a0Those results harmed TNMP customers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

For example, some on bill credit plans<\/a> missed out on the savings they should have. The PUC report cites one example of a customer who only received her bill credit only after complaining to TNMP. It is unclear how many more customers experienced this issue and did not complain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Metering Tech Upgrades Behind Fine for TNMP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Both the old and new technology are meant to provide accurate, up-to-date data on customers\u2019 usage. It is called advanced metering infrastructure<\/a> (AMI). TNMP used 3G for communication with certain meters as part of its AMI system. Estimates are normal when tech upgrades happen, but the potential TNMP fine is on the table because of how poorly this swap-out went through.\u00a0 PUC staff said this created \u201ca potential economic hazard for the retail electric providers serving the customers in TNMP’s service area.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The change in tech needed to happen because 3G would be phased out. But it did not happen in compliance with PUC rules.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Watch Your Meter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

This snafu underscores how important it is to read your electricity meter<\/a>. Every few months, check your power bill against the meter on the side of your house. If they\u2019re far off, you may need to call your utility. Most will come check your meter for free once a year, but verify this with your utility company before summoning them.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Plan For Your Home <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re in the TNMP service area or that of another utility, you need an electric plan for your home. The selection of plans at https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com<\/a> will help you find just the right one to meet your home power needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Will PUC Fine TNMP For Violations? Electric utility Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP) faces a stiff penalty for running afoul of Texas electricity rules. TNMP estimated customers\u2019 bills too many months in a row after failing to plan appropriately for infrastructure upgrades. 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