As we discussed in our January 22, 2016 post, Oncor (Texas’ largest electric utility) is the subject of an acquisition effort by Hunt Consolidated Inc. in a proceeding before the Public Utilities Commission of Texas.
Corporate Structure
Oncor’s Corporate Structure Raises Questions For Regulators
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