CITY OF KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Ochoa Energy Storage asking state regulators for a declaratory order against the City of Katy that would allow its energy storage project to move forward even though City Council has rejected the plan.
The company filed the request with the Texas Public Utility Commission, which regulates electricity, water and telecommunication in Texas. The City of Katy must file its legal response in opposition by Friday, according to commission documents. Commission staff must file a recommendation on how to proceed by Nov. 17.
If the commission approves the company’s request, the company could proceed with its plans to build the electricity storage facility, regardless of the council’s 2024 rejection of a special use permit needed under local law…