Barry Smitherman

Attorney/Energy Consultant. Former Chairman Railroad Commission and Public Utility Commission of Texas. Husband & father of four.

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Incredible story about two wonderful leaders and role models from Westlake HS. As my kids passed through WHS, we watched first Nick Foles, then Sam Ehlinger (UT starting QB). What a treat!

[Rob Powelson @NAWC_RFP]

Nick Foles and Drew Brees, both Westlake High grads, enter Eagles-Saints matchup as fellow Super Bowl MVPs. I must say Nick & Drew are awesome role models for the next generation. Fly Eagles Fly! https://t.co/9bEuCo5TeG

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

RIP Mr President. At a funder for GWB; door next to me opens, there’s Prez & Mrs Bush. ‘Come on in’ kindly said 41.

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

New study by Brattle shows, 7 yrs after FERC Order 1000 mandated competition in regional transmission planning, 98% of transmission investments still made outside of competitive planning processes. Projects procured through competition have 40% ave. lower costs. #txlege @PUCTX

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

https://t.co/ErZ2WcswF7 A new study by the Brattle Group shows that consumers can realize significant cost savings from competitive transmission procurement under FERC Order 1000.

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

https://t.co/ErZ2WcswF7 A new study by the Brattle Group shows that consumers can realize significant cost savings from competitive transmission procurement under FERC Order 1000.

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Belated Congrats @FERCRPowelson for your Eagles Super Bowl win; is that Austin @WHSChaps alum and QB Nick Foles hoisting the trophy? Of course, a Texan delivered the victory! Thanks again for your service to our country https://t.co/KkhKwNU4ci

[Rob Powelson @NAWC_RFP]

I’m going to hang this proudly in my new office. Fly Eagles Fly!

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

FERC: Commissioner Neil Chatterjee remarks at the S&P Global Platts 2018 Transmission Planning and Development Conference https://t.co/LMwmb3JiXK

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Great remarks recently by @FERC Comm Chatterjee regarding the importance of FERC order 1000, the role of competition, and the need for more transmission investment in America. @ S&P Global Platt’s 2018 Transmission Planning and Development conference. Well said Commissioner!

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

My good friend @FERCRPowelson has been a fantastic Commissioner, at both the federal and state levels. Thanks for your service Rob. Look forward to seeing you in your new gig! https://t.co/krxHTeL2ga

[Rob Powelson @NAWC_RFP]

It is with mixed emotions that I issue the following statement. It has been an honor to serve this great country. My family and I are deeply appreciative of this opportunity. FERC is a world class organization. Thanks to you, fellow FERCians!

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

@UTexasLaw #txlege @PUCTX @txrrc @TexasTribune https://t.co/W7XlmQjuDY

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

We're Still Competing | Fortnightly https://t.co/JmDlpzCaUE I think you will enjoy my interview in Public Utilities Fortnightly regarding the success of the ERCOT competitive electric market and the need for more competition in electricity, including transmission development.

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

We're Still Competing | Fortnightly https://t.co/JmDlpzCaUE I think you will enjoy my interview in Public Utilities Fortnightly regarding the success of the ERCOT competitive electric market and the need for more competition in electricity, including transmission development.

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Order 1000 should remain a priority for FERC https://t.co/FJ53thcMu6 via @UtilityDive

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

My good friend and former @NARUC colleague, @FERCPowelson, is always 'spot on' when it comes to the benefits of competitive electric markets. It IS all about empowering the consumer. https://t.co/cndI7e38nS

[Rob Powelson @NAWC_RFP]

Just wrapping up my keynote here at The Great Plains Institute Energy Forum. A few reminders were given this AM on the benefits of electric restructuring. It’s all about the consumer, right?

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Many thanks @cyrustx Lone Star chapter @SierraClub for speaking to @UTexasLaw energy law class re: status of environmental regs #txenergy

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Many thanks @PUCTX Chair DeAnn Walker for speaking to @UTexasLaw TX Energy Law class. Well done. #txenergy #txlege

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Many thanks to @ERCOT_ISO CEO Bill MAGNESS for speaking to @UTexasLaw energy law class #txlege @nrgenergy

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Please read my latest piece on how transmission service provider competition is paying dividends for electric customers @NARUC @Kennedy_School @ColumbiaUEnergy @PUCTX @KleinmanEnergy @FERC https://t.co/cnbk4wnEaI

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Competition in electricity transmission is paying dividends https://t.co/REbZMu0Scb

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Competition in electricity transmission is paying dividends https://t.co/REbZMu0Scb

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Billie Smitherman's Obituary on Houston Chronicle https://t.co/KbwAI1GWps via @LegacyObits

[Rob Powelson @NAWC_RFP]

Chairman Smitherman is arguably one of the foremost experts on electric competition. His article is spot on! https://t.co/CgoanYoyFq

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

Read my piece in the @dallasnews on the success of the Texas Electric market. @UTexasLaw @KBHEnergyCenter @nrgenergy #txenergy #txlege @txrrc @PUCTX @ERCOT_ISO https://t.co/qhDD8iGLjS

[Barry Smitherman @SmithermanTX]

How Texas used a free market to reduce electricity prices and pollution https://t.co/16pd55jFY2