Texas PUC Staff Recommend That Enron Energy Texas LLC REP Application Be Denied, Without Prejudice

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The Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) staff has recommended denying Enron Energy Texas LLC's application for a retail electric provider (REP) certificate, citing insufficient demonstration of relevant experience in the competitive electric and gas industries. The staff's recommendation suggests that Enron's application does not meet the requirements outlined in the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) and associated regulations. Enron's spokesperson stated that the company is actively working with the PUC to address the inquiries raised during the application process.

Specifically, the PUC staff pointed out that Enron failed to prove that its principals or employees possess the necessary 15 years of experience in the competitive electric or gas sectors. A memo from a staff member indicated that the qualifications presented by Enron's primary applicant, Gregory A. Forero, did not fulfill the regulatory criteria. Although Enron provided a detailed resume highlighting Forero's past roles in various energy companies, the staff maintained that the information did not adequately demonstrate compliance with the experience requirements, leading to the recommendation for dismissal of the application without prejudice.