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Grid operator says Texas is better prepared for extreme cold this winter
Read full article: Grid operator says Texas is better prepared for extreme cold this winterERCOT says conditions this winter could spark extreme cold, but additional power supply and continued weatherization efforts will lower the risk of power outages.
Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule
Read full article: Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas ruleThe Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas.
Texas electricity demand could nearly double in six years, grid operator predicts
Read full article: Texas electricity demand could nearly double in six years, grid operator predictsThe prediction by ERCOT reflects a new way of counting future demand and a spike in requests to connect to the grid from large power users.
Lubbock residents have long dreamed of cheaper electricity. Will Texasā open market deliver?
Read full article: Lubbock residents have long dreamed of cheaper electricity. Will Texasā open market deliver?Years in the making, the transition from a municipal electric company to an open market has left some residents unsure.
Texan Bitcoin miners profit by using less electricity; advocates say all Texans should get the same chance
Read full article: Texan Bitcoin miners profit by using less electricity; advocates say all Texans should get the same chanceBitcoin miner Riot Platforms made headlines over the summer for making millions by selling pre-purchased power back to the grid. The news highlighted how the grid can benefit businesses more than consumers.
Texas grid faces winter after failed attempt to get more power online
Read full article: Texas grid faces winter after failed attempt to get more power onlineIndustry experts continue to argue over whether the electricity market in Texas needs to change to make the grid more reliable in winter and summer.
U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington, Roger Williams decline House speaker bid
Read full article: U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington, Roger Williams decline House speaker bidOnly one Texan, Rep. Pete Sessions, remains in the race for House Speaker. Republicans will hear from the candidates Monday night as they try to fill the job following U.S. Rep. Jim Jordanās failure to win a majority.
In trying to close its coal power plant, Austin encounters obstacles to going green
Read full article: In trying to close its coal power plant, Austin encounters obstacles to going greenThe city approved a plan in 2020 to shut the Fayette Power Project plant with the aim of eliminating carbon emissions. But political, economic and technological forces have gotten in the way.
Texas heat brings the state's power grid closest it has been to outages since 2021 winter storm
Read full article: Texas heat brings the state's power grid closest it has been to outages since 2021 winter stormThe sweltering heat wave in Texas has the power grid manager again asking residents to cut electricity use.
ERCOT issues conservation appeal for Sunday due to low solar generation, high demand
Read full article: ERCOT issues conservation appeal for Sunday due to low solar generation, high demandERCOT and CPS Energy are urging Texans to conserve their energy use on Saturday evening due to the expectation for tight grid conditions.
State grid operator asks Texans to reduce energy use Thursday afternoon as demand spikes
Read full article: State grid operator asks Texans to reduce energy use Thursday afternoon as demand spikesThis is the second voluntary conservation notice issued this summer by ERCOT, which hopes to lower electricity use and avoid tight grid conditions amid an ongoing heat wave.
ERCOT canāt be sued over power grid failures during 2021 winter storm, Texas Supreme Court rules
Read full article: ERCOT canāt be sued over power grid failures during 2021 winter storm, Texas Supreme Court rulesThe all-Republican court narrowly found that the nonprofit corporation operating the stateās electrical grid qualifies for sovereign immunity, which protects government entities from lawsuits.
Sweltering heat tests Texas' power grid and patience as thousands in South still without electricity
Read full article: Sweltering heat tests Texas' power grid and patience as thousands in South still without electricityTexasā power grid operator is asking residents to voluntarily cut back on electricity due to anticipated record demand on the system as a heat wave keeps parts of the state and southern U.S. in triple-digit temperatures.
Texas called for energy conservation Tuesday as extreme heat spiked electricity demand
Read full article: Texas called for energy conservation Tuesday as extreme heat spiked electricity demandTexans were asked to conserve energy from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures climb over 100 degrees for much of the state.
ERCOT president presents plan to keep Texans up to date on power grid conditions
Read full article: ERCOT president presents plan to keep Texans up to date on power grid conditionsElectric Reliability Council of Texas officials are set to give an update to Texans regarding the reliability of the stateās power grid.
Texas utility commission chair raises threat of summer power outages and pushes for more gas-powered electricity
Read full article: Texas utility commission chair raises threat of summer power outages and pushes for more gas-powered electricityPublic Utility Commission Chair Peter Lake said renewable energy could be critical to preventing power outages this summer. Renewable energy supporters said the gridās reliability doesnāt hinge on wind and solar.
A plan for Texas to build its own power plants could cost $7 billion more than expected
Read full article: A plan for Texas to build its own power plants could cost $7 billion more than expectedThe plants would be activated during emergencies. Lawmakers havenāt decided whether to pay for them through state funds or higher charges to electricity customers.
Appeals court says state agency set electricity prices too high during 2021 winter storm
Read full article: Appeals court says state agency set electricity prices too high during 2021 winter stormThe actions by the Public Utility Commission led to billions of dollars of overcharges, the Austin-based court found. Itās not yet clear if the ruling will affect consumers.
What you need to know about Texasā complex ā but important ā electricity market reform plan
Read full article: What you need to know about Texasā complex ā but important ā electricity market reform planThe idea, which still lacks some important details and could be changed by state lawmakers, would change how electricity is paid for in tight times. We explain it for everyday Texans.
Lawsuits pile up two years after Texasā devastating winter storm
Read full article: Lawsuits pile up two years after Texasā devastating winter stormThousands are accusing power companies, distribution companies, electric grid operators and others of failing to prepare properly for the February 2021 storm, creating a catastrophe.
State agency that oversees Texas power grid needs more money to do its job, Sunset Commission finds
Read full article: State agency that oversees Texas power grid needs more money to do its job, Sunset Commission findsThe Public Utility Commission has about 200 employees but needs more to handle shoring up the state power grid and tackling an expanded list of regulatory duties, according to the state Sunset Advisory Commission.
Texas Supreme Court will decide whether ERCOT should be immune from lawsuits sparked by deadly winter storm
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court will decide whether ERCOT should be immune from lawsuits sparked by deadly winter stormMany people and insurers sued the Electric Reliability Council of Texas after the 2021 freeze. The nonprofit says it shouldnāt be liable. The state Supreme Court has a chance to weigh in.
After underestimating power demand, Texas electric grid operator gets federal permission to exceed air quality limits
Read full article: After underestimating power demand, Texas electric grid operator gets federal permission to exceed air quality limitsThe U.S. Department of Energy granted permission for power plants to release more pollution than is normally allowed ā if grid conditions worsen.
Texans should prepare for ālife-threateningā wind chills, but officials remain confident in power grid
Read full article: Texans should prepare for ālife-threateningā wind chills, but officials remain confident in power gridGov. Greg Abbott and other leaders say Texans should protect their homes and vehicles as large portions of the state will experience dangerously cold temperatures.
Texas lawmakers ask state agency to delay power market redesign until after 2023 legislative session
Read full article: Texas lawmakers ask state agency to delay power market redesign until after 2023 legislative sessionIn a Monday committee hearing, lawmakers questioned whether a Public Utility Commission proposal to redesign Texasā electricity market would lead to the building of more natural-gas-fired power plants. Regulators say it would.
Texas grid still vulnerable to extreme winter weather, ERCOT estimate shows
Read full article: Texas grid still vulnerable to extreme winter weather, ERCOT estimate showsChanges to Texasā power grid have improved ERCOTās ability to keep power flowing during major winter storms, but in an extreme scenario, the grid could still face rolling blackouts, a seasonal assessment shows.
Gov. Greg Abbott touts Texas power gridās readiness heading into fall, election season
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott touts Texas power gridās readiness heading into fall, election seasonThe governor shared the favorable forecast ā which is normal for the fall months ā ahead of a competitive race in which the gridās performance during last yearās fatal winter storm may factor into Texansā decisions at the polls.
Pablo Vegas, a utility executive in Ohio, named ERCOTās new CEO
Read full article: Pablo Vegas, a utility executive in Ohio, named ERCOTās new CEOThe state power grid operator has been run by an interim chief since the previous CEO was fired following the deadly 2021 winter storm that crashed much of the grid.
āHe has total veto powerā: Greg Abbott takes control over who will lead Texasā troubled power grid, sources say
Read full article: āHe has total veto powerā: Greg Abbott takes control over who will lead Texasā troubled power grid, sources sayLocked in a potentially tight reelection race and facing criticism over the gridās 2021 collapse, the governor is exerting unprecedented influence over what the state grid operator shares with the public ā and who will be its next CEO.
Why the Texas grid causes the High Plains to turn off its wind turbines
Read full article: Why the Texas grid causes the High Plains to turn off its wind turbinesWhile wind farms in the region could help power and lower energy costs for at least 9 million homes, significant infrastructure upgrades would be needed to supply electricity from the region to other parts of the state.
Limiting crypto helped the Texas power grid weather a heat wave
Read full article: Limiting crypto helped the Texas power grid weather a heat waveCryptocurrency mining requires huge amounts of electricity, prompting concerns over the industryās environmental impact ā and whether the stateās grid can keep up.
Still wary of the electric gridās reliability, some Texans complied with ERCOTās requests to conserve power this week
Read full article: Still wary of the electric gridās reliability, some Texans complied with ERCOTās requests to conserve power this weekAs extreme weather becomes increasingly frequent, Texans said the power grid operatorās calls to conserve energy were a reminder the state still struggles to keep up with the growing power demand.
ERCOT CEO concerned about older machinesā reliability in Texas summer heat, report says
Read full article: ERCOT CEO concerned about older machinesā reliability in Texas summer heat, report saysIn an interview with the Houston Chronicle, ERCOT Interim president and CEO Brad Jones said forecasters for the organization did not anticipate the extreme heat and projected on the hottest day of summer that the grid demand would reach 77,300 megawatts.
ERCOT urges Texans, businesses to conserve energy Wednesday amid sizzling heat
Read full article: ERCOT urges Texans, businesses to conserve energy Wednesday amid sizzling heatThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas is urging Texans to conserve energy on Wednesday as triple-digit temperatures are once again in the forecast.
Texans asked to conserve energy to protect the power grid for the second time in a week
Read full article: Texans asked to conserve energy to protect the power grid for the second time in a weekTexans have been asked to turn up their thermostats and avoid using large appliances from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The power grid operator said it does not expect rolling blackouts.
CPS Energy encourages customers to conserve energy Sunday, Monday
Read full article: CPS Energy encourages customers to conserve energy Sunday, MondayWith an Excessive Heat Warning in effect for San Antonio Sunday and Monday, CPS Energy is encouraging customers to voluntarily reduce their electricity use, especially during the peak hours of 2 - 7 p.m.
Texans face skyrocketing home energy bills as the state exports more natural gas than ever
Read full article: Texans face skyrocketing home energy bills as the state exports more natural gas than everThe cost of electricity in Texas is tightly tied to the price of natural gas, which has more than doubled since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February.
Texas power grid leaders say theyāre confident the lights will stay on this summer
Read full article: Texas power grid leaders say theyāre confident the lights will stay on this summerTexas Public Utility Commission Chair Peter Lake and ERCOT President Brad Jones said the power grid is prepared for record-breaking summer electricity demand.
WATCH LIVE: ERCOT holds briefing on summer power assessment
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: ERCOT holds briefing on summer power assessmentERCOT, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas who operates the power grid for the state, is expected to talk to the media this afternoon about its summer assessment on power usage.
Texasā grid operator told a power plant to delay repairs ahead of a May heat wave. It was among six that crashed.
Read full article: Texasā grid operator told a power plant to delay repairs ahead of a May heat wave. It was among six that crashed.Climate change and other factors are shortening the window when aging Texas power plants can make necessary repairs to run at full strength in hot summer months.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power after 6 power facilities go offline Friday
Read full article: ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power after 6 power facilities go offline FridayAfter six power facilities went offline Friday, the stateās main power grid operator is asking residents across the state to conserve power this weekend amid sweltering temperatures.
Analysis: A power test for Texas voters
Read full article: Analysis: A power test for Texas votersAfter last winterās near-statewide electric blackouts, Texas lawmakers went after regulators they deemed responsible but tiptoed around the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates oil and gas. Now voters have a chance, if they want it, to send the state a message.
Ex-ERCOT chief testifies that Gov. Abbottās order led to energy price hike during storm: report
Read full article: Ex-ERCOT chief testifies that Gov. Abbottās order led to energy price hike during storm: reportWhile testifying in a bankruptcy trial for a Texas electric co-op, the stateās former grid manager said Gov. Greg Abbottās directive led them to keep power price points high during last yearās winter storm, according to a Houston Chronicle report.
How Texasā power grid failed in 2021 ā and whoās responsible for preventing a repeat
Read full article: How Texasā power grid failed in 2021 ā and whoās responsible for preventing a repeatIn the stateās power grid, electricity and natural gas are co-dependent. Hereās how the winter storm last year broke the system.
Texasā power grid held up during last weekās winter weather. Experts say it wasnāt seriously tested.
Read full article: Texasā power grid held up during last weekās winter weather. Experts say it wasnāt seriously tested.Experts say itās unclear whether changes mandated by Texas lawmakers to prevent widespread power outages like those last February made a significant difference during a weaker winter storm.
Texansā trauma from 2021 power grid failure provoked by another winter storm
Read full article: Texansā trauma from 2021 power grid failure provoked by another winter stormThis weekās freezing weather isnāt expected to be as severe as last yearās storm. But Texans remain anxious about the electricity grid.
A winter storm is heading to Texas. Hereās what that means for the power grid.
Read full article: A winter storm is heading to Texas. Hereās what that means for the power grid.The weather is not expected to be as severe or last as long as last yearās freeze. Texas leaders do not expect systemwide blackouts, but they have warned that local power outages are possible throughout the state.
Analysis: In Texas, cold weather brings a political chill
Read full article: Analysis: In Texas, cold weather brings a political chillThis weekās cold weather forecast triggers memories of the electricity blackouts that left millions in the dark during a polar vortex and killed hundreds of Texans last year. Itās triggering politiciansā memories, too, during the primary election.
Texas leaders warn of ātreacherousā driving conditions and possible local power outages as freezing weather approaches
Read full article: Texas leaders warn of ātreacherousā driving conditions and possible local power outages as freezing weather approachesGov. Greg Abbott said he could not guarantee power would stay on throughout Texas this week, just two months after he promised the lights would stay on this winter.
The 2021 winter storm caught Texans by surprise. Hereās how to prepare this year.
Read full article: The 2021 winter storm caught Texans by surprise. Hereās how to prepare this year.With the height of the winter season approaching, here are some tips to prepare an emergency kit, protect your home and stay informed.
Gov. Greg Abbott intervened to put a positive spin on Texas' power grid
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott intervened to put a positive spin on Texas' power gridHe's been heavily involved in positive public messaging about the gridās winter readiness, but the data aren't rosy ā and experts fear the grid could fail if there's another winter storm.
Analysis: Texasā electric grid is half-ready for another winter freeze
Read full article: Analysis: Texasā electric grid is half-ready for another winter freezeChances are, winter weather wonāt be as bad as it was last February. Chances are, Texas wonāt have the electric blackouts that caused so much misery then. And chances are, whatever happens will have some influence on the 2022 elections.
Texas energy regulators, gas industry try to reassure the public that the stateās power grid is ready for winter
Read full article: Texas energy regulators, gas industry try to reassure the public that the stateās power grid is ready for winterAs state regulators and the companies that power the grid take steps to avoid another catastrophe like Februaryās winter storm, climate experts say this winter will likely be milder.
Texas Democrats see focusing on power grid failure as a winning campaign strategy heading into 2022
Read full article: Texas Democrats see focusing on power grid failure as a winning campaign strategy heading into 2022Republican leaders defend their record on the power grid, pointing to more than a dozen laws passed during this yearās legislative session to address the gridās reliability. Gov. Greg Abbott has staked his reputation on a promise that the lights won't go out this winter.
āPeople should probably be worriedā: Texas hasnāt done enough to prevent another winter blackout, experts say
Read full article: āPeople should probably be worriedā: Texas hasnāt done enough to prevent another winter blackout, experts sayNatural gas powers the majority of electricity in Texas, especially during winter. Some power companies say the stateās gas system is not ready for another deep freeze.
Analysis: 2022 primary elections in Texas merit a severe weather alert
Read full article: Analysis: 2022 primary elections in Texas merit a severe weather alertNext yearās primary elections start a year after a winter storm knocked out power across Texas ā and the government response to that disaster could be on votersā minds.
More Texas voters unhappy than satisfied over power grid, abortion and property taxes, UT/TT Poll finds
Read full article: More Texas voters unhappy than satisfied over power grid, abortion and property taxes, UT/TT Poll findsMost voters approve of using state money to add border barriers between Texas and Mexico. But 57% disapprove of a new abortion lawās provision allowing lawsuits against people who help someone get the procedure.
Power companies required to better prepare plants for winter in first phase of rule approved by Texas regulators
Read full article: Power companies required to better prepare plants for winter in first phase of rule approved by Texas regulatorsThe state Public Utility Commission adopted a rule ā which experts first recommended a decade ago following a winter storm ā requiring power companies to use ābest effortsā to ensure plants can operate in the winter.
Oil industry helped handpick members of Texas advisory group for electric grid reliability, emails show
Read full article: Oil industry helped handpick members of Texas advisory group for electric grid reliability, emails showOil and gas industry groups provided a list of names to the Railroad Commission for appointment to a council formed in response to the February power crisis. All four of the industry's top choices were selected.
Climate change is making Texas hotter, threatening public health, water supply and the stateās infrastructure
Read full article: Climate change is making Texas hotter, threatening public health, water supply and the stateās infrastructureA report from the state climatologist finds that the state is experiencing hotter days with less relief from high temperatures at night.
4 things weāve learned since Februaryās deadly winter storm
Read full article: 4 things weāve learned since Februaryās deadly winter stormItās been six months since the deadly February winter storm left millions across the state without power for days, and many questions about what went wrong remain unanswered. The KSAT Explains team and the Defenders have been closely following the fallout of the storm. We take a look at four things we've learned so far.
Texas regulators want to prepare the stateās electricity grid for extreme weather. But thatās a moving target in a warming world.
Read full article: Texas regulators want to prepare the stateās electricity grid for extreme weather. But thatās a moving target in a warming world.The state plans to use past weather data to craft rules for power plant upgrades. Scientists warn that the accelerating effects of climate change make relying on old data alone insufficient.
Texans not expected to lose power through the rest of the summer, regulators say
Read full article: Texans not expected to lose power through the rest of the summer, regulators sayThe stateās electricity regulators said theyāre taking steps to assure a skeptical public that the power wonāt go out again if Texas experiences extreme weather this summer.
ERCOT unveils āRoadmap to Improving Grid Reliabilityā in effort to help Texas Power Grid
Read full article: ERCOT unveils āRoadmap to Improving Grid Reliabilityā in effort to help Texas Power GridThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) released a new plan Tuesday to address improvements and outline reforms to the Texas Power Grid, according to a news release.
Gov. Greg Abbott tells electricity regulators to encourage building more power plants, penalize renewable energy
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott tells electricity regulators to encourage building more power plants, penalize renewable energyThe governor did not include many specifics about how regulators should carry out his requests to improve the state's main power grid.
ERCOT will have to release information about power plant outages quicker ā but it may not detail what causes them
Read full article: ERCOT will have to release information about power plant outages quicker ā but it may not detail what causes themThe Public Utility Commission said the state's main power grid operator will have three days ā instead of 60 ā to release some information about power plant outages. But that may not include why the electricity generators were offline.
Some Texas power plants unexpectedly went offline last week. The grid operator says it still doesnāt know why
Read full article: Some Texas power plants unexpectedly went offline last week. The grid operator says it still doesnāt know whyTexans were asked to cut back on their electricity use for a week because of ātightā power grid conditions, according to ERCOT officials. They still havenāt said what caused the plant outages.
TribCast: Assessing Texas' power grid and its plans to build a border wall
Read full article: TribCast: Assessing Texas' power grid and its plans to build a border wallOn this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with James, Alexa and Erin about Gov. Greg Abbott's border wall plans, the state power grid and Democrats pushing for voting legislation in Washington.
Twitter goes nuclear over ERCOTās request for Texans to hike thermostat in scorching heat
Read full article: Twitter goes nuclear over ERCOTās request for Texans to hike thermostat in scorching heatOn Monday, ERCOT requested Texans turn their thermostats up to 78 degrees and higher to conserve energy because, once again, the power grid is not working as it should.
Gov. Abbott said reforms fixed ERCOTās flaws. Why is the Texas power grid struggling?
Read full article: Gov. Abbott said reforms fixed ERCOTās flaws. Why is the Texas power grid struggling?āThis is the sort of weather that a well-functioning Texas power grid should have no trouble meeting,ā Cohan said. āThese shouldnāt be such close calls.ā
Gov. Greg Abbott says power grid better than ever as Texans asked to cut back electricity use
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott says power grid better than ever as Texans asked to cut back electricity useA number of power plants were inexplicably offline at the same time that Texas was experiencing record June demand for electricity. ERCOT officials are still working to determine why.
Bexar County opens cooling centers to residents amid heat, power conservation plea
Read full article: Bexar County opens cooling centers to residents amid heat, power conservation pleaThe Bexar County Office of Emergency Management has opened eight cooling centers to help residents get a reprieve from the heat, as ERCOT and CPS Energy have asked people to reduce electric use.
Is Texas headed toward another blackout? Did the Legislature fix the power grid? Here are answers to your questions about the grid.
Read full article: Is Texas headed toward another blackout? Did the Legislature fix the power grid? Here are answers to your questions about the grid.The stateās grid operator indicated that conditions are improving and said that power outages to residents are unlikely.
Texas grid operator urges electricity conservation as many power generators are unexpectedly offline and temperatures rise
Read full article: Texas grid operator urges electricity conservation as many power generators are unexpectedly offline and temperatures riseThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas says a large number of power plants are offline, but it could not provide details as to what may be causing the āvery concerningā number of outages. At the same time, the state is experiencing near-record demand for electricity in June.
ERCOT issues Conservation Alert on Monday asking Texans to reduce electric use immediately
Read full article: ERCOT issues Conservation Alert on Monday asking Texans to reduce electric use immediatelyA Conservation Alert was issued Monday advising that the demand for energy was getting close to the stateās energy supply level.
Gov. Greg Abbott to sign ERCOT reforms bill into law
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott to sign ERCOT reforms bill into lawGov.Greg Abbott will hold a press conference Tuesday at the Texas Capitol where he will sign legislation into law to reform the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and weatherize and improve the reliability of the stateās power grid.
Analysis: The Texas electric grid and the improvements that didnāt come
Read full article: Analysis: The Texas electric grid and the improvements that didnāt comeTexas lawmakers passed major bills in response to the winter storm power outages that killed hundreds of Texans in February. But thereās still a lot to do.
Texas Legislature close to approving billions to pay for winter storm financial fallout
Read full article: Texas Legislature close to approving billions to pay for winter storm financial falloutSeveral billions of dollars in state-approved financing will be necessary to stabilize the stateās distressed energy market after the winter storm. Texas approves more in finance bailouts for its utilities than any other state.
Texas House wants to go further than Senate to protect stateās main power grid as time to agree on bills winds down
Read full article: Texas House wants to go further than Senate to protect stateās main power grid as time to agree on bills winds downThe Texas House could take up its proposal to better prepare for extreme weather as soon as Sunday. The chambers have a little more than a week to wrap up remaining work.
Texas Legislature approves bill to ban residential wholesale electricity plans ā the first major winter storm bill sent to the governor
Read full article: Texas Legislature approves bill to ban residential wholesale electricity plans ā the first major winter storm bill sent to the governorTime is running out on a slate of other bills lawmakers are considering that stem from February's deadly winter storm.
Texas lawmakers propose electricity market bailout after winter storm
Read full article: Texas lawmakers propose electricity market bailout after winter stormOverhaul of ERCOT board could replace experts with political appointees
Read full article: Overhaul of ERCOT board could replace experts with political appointeesERCOT names new, temporary leader two months after deadly winter storm
Read full article: ERCOT names new, temporary leader two months after deadly winter stormThe board overseeing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the independent nonprofit entity that operates and manages the electricity grid that covers much of Texas, named former executive Brad Jones on Tuesday to be interim president and CEO.
Texas House targets power grid flaw that cut electricity to natural gas facilities and worsened February blackouts
Read full article: Texas House targets power grid flaw that cut electricity to natural gas facilities and worsened February blackoutsSevere weather this summer could cause another Texas power crisis
Read full article: Severe weather this summer could cause another Texas power crisisEnergy instability at forefront of Texansā minds after second straight day of ātight gridā conditions
Read full article: Energy instability at forefront of Texansā minds after second straight day of ātight gridā conditionsFor the second mild spring day in a row, officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, said Wednesday that they were dealing with tight energy grid conditions.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power, but says outages not expected as it nears emergency conditions
Read full article: ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power, but says outages not expected as it nears emergency conditionsThe stateās main power grid operator asked Texans to conserve power Tuesday afternoon and into the evening as the electricity grid is barely keeping up with the demand for electricity.