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In East Texas, a town fights to keep an oilfield waste dump from opening near wetlands and water wells

The Texas Railroad Commission has rejected the proposal twice over water contamination concerns, but locals are dismayed that the commissioners keep giving the developer more chances to alter its application.

When it comes to the energy transition, one analyst sees the market making a big mistake

The comments, from Lombard Odier's head of sustainability research, were made during a discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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State regulators approve controversial Texas electricity market reform

The substantial change in the way the stateโ€™s market works will first be reviewed by the Legislature.

EPA moves away from Permian Basin air pollution crackdown

The oil industry pushed hard against the proposal to issue an ozone nonattainment designation, which would have required that companies reduce oilfield emissions.

State agency that oversees Texas power grid needs more money to do its job, Sunset Commission finds

The 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

Many people and insurers sued the Electric Reliability Council of Texas after the 2021 freeze. The nonprofit says it shouldnโ€™t be liable. The state Supreme Court has a chance to weigh in.

Greg Abbott calls for investigation into Atmos Energy following disrupted natural gas services during freeze

Atmos, a major natural gas provider for the state, apologized for last weekโ€™s service disruption that left some Texans without heat during freezing weather.

After underestimating power demand, Texas electric grid operator gets federal permission to exceed air quality limits

The U.S. Department of Energy granted permission for power plants to release more pollution than is normally allowed โ€” if grid conditions worsen.

Texas power grid holds amid record winter demand, but test isnโ€™t over

At least one person died in the freezing weather. High demand for electricity is forecast to continue into Saturday.

Texas shelters prepare for twin emergencies: arctic cold and an increase in migrants

Cities and nonprofits are using a variety of strategies to keep unhoused people warm. But some organizations warn theyโ€™re already at capacity as El Paso sends migrants across the state.

Texans should prepare for โ€œlife-threateningโ€ wind chills, but officials remain confident in power grid

Gov. Greg Abbott and other leaders say Texans should protect their homes and vehicles as large portions of the state will experience dangerously cold temperatures.

Policy, climate, war make 2022 'pivot year' for clean energy

The past year saw major governments around the world green lighting ambitious renewable energy policies

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Policy, climate, war make 2022 'pivot year' for clean energy

The past year saw major governments around the world green lighting ambitious renewable energy policies.

To ease looming West Texas water shortage, oil companies have begun recycling fracking wastewater

Oil and gas companies are increasingly reusing โ€œproduced waterโ€ as West Texas aquifers are being depleted and the practice of injecting wastewater into disposal wells triggers more earthquakes.

GOP lawmakers accuse investment firms of breaking a law that prohibits divesting from oil and gas

At a senate committee hearing in Marshall, Texas Republican lawmakers accused investment firms of pulling back on fossil fuels, running afoul of a 2021 law that prohibits the state from contracting with or investing in companies that โ€œboycottโ€ oil, natural gas and coal companies.

US scientists announce fusion energy breakthrough

Researchers have overcome a major barrier to achieving low-carbon nuclear fusion.

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In defamation lawsuit against Beto Oโ€™Rourke, lawyers debate whether Kelcy Warren is a public figure

Warren, a Dallas pipeline tycoon, sued Oโ€™Rourke in February over accusations he made on the campaign trail that Warren effectively bribed Gov. Greg Abbott with a $1 million campaign contribution following the 2021 power grid collapse.

CPS Energy to host a virtual meeting asking for the communityโ€™s input on San Antonioโ€™s energy future

This week, CPS is hosting a meeting asking for the San Antonio communityโ€™s input about the cityโ€™s future energy endeavors.

Itโ€™s time to support geothermal energy production

HidalgoCounty could be a major energy provider to the Texas power grid and to other major industries 24/7 if we invest in geothermal energy production and storage. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m re-filing a bill this session that I first introduced last session to turn up the heat โ€” the geothermal heat โ€” to encourage geothermal energy production in Texas. Geothermal energy production is about energy independence, job creation and revenue for the state. Diversity is key, and geothermal energy is the next building block for energy production capabilities in Texas. In fact, the Bureau of Economic Geology, in collaboration with Texas-based geothermal energy company Sage Geosystems, was selected by the U.S. Air Force to perform a geothermal energy feasibility at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.

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Texas lawmakers ask state agency to delay power market redesign until after 2023 legislative session

In a Monday committee hearing, lawmakers questioned whether a Public Utility Commission proposal to redesign Texasโ€™ electricity market would lead to the building of more natural-gas-fired power plants. Regulators say it would.

โ€˜Iโ€™m $1,000 overdueโ€™: Over 200K CPS customers behind on energy bills as disconnections resume

Nearly 20% of CPS Energy customers have overdue bills, and the total cost of outstanding charges has grown since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.

Texas grid still vulnerable to extreme winter weather, ERCOT estimate shows

Changes to Texasโ€™ power grid have improved ERCOTโ€™s 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.

Biden administration quietly approves huge Texas oil export project

The Sea Port Oil Terminal would be 30 miles off the Texas coast and is one of four proposed offshore terminals designed to dramatically expand the U.S. oil export capacity.

Texas oil and gas agency investigating 5.4 magnitude earthquake in West Texas, the largest in three decades

The quake was the third largest in Texas history, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. An increase in seismic activity in Texas has been linked to injecting fracking wastewater underground.

State agency proposes changes to power market aimed at averting mass blackouts

The proposal is aimed at making sure power providers and electricity generators have enough power on hand in case of increased demand. But itโ€™s not clear how it would hold up in unexpected weather, an expert said.

Republican Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian wins reelection

Christian chairs the three-member board that oversees Texasโ€™ oil and gas industry.

Texas votes: Abortion, border security and marijuana energize voters on Election Day

Texas voters cast their ballots Tuesday with a wide variety of issues on their minds, including the stateโ€™s grid and the Uvalde shooting.

Rural Texas is the stateโ€™s foundation. And itโ€™s in jeopardy.

Downtowns are deserted, hospitals are closing, teachers are leaving. Every part of life in rural Texas is harder โ€” but itโ€™s worth saving.

National political leaders stump through Texas ahead of midterm elections

First lady Jill Biden and U.S. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy were in Texas Sunday to help members of their respective parties energize voters before Election Day.

Corpus Christi sold its water to Exxon, gambling on desalination. So far, it is losing the bet.

Concerns over ecological damage to Corpus Christi Bay have delayed plans to convert sea water to drinking water for years in this booming Gulf Coast city, where environmentalists see water supply as a โ€œchokeholdโ€ to block new fossil fuel infrastructure.

Port Arthur pollution fight shows how Texas blocks citizen protests

A local activist went before a judge, arguing for lower pollution limits on two new liquified natural gas facilities. The judge sided with him, but the state environmental agency sided with the companies.

Luke Warford tries to break the Republican hold on the Railroad Commission by focusing on the power grid and climate change

One of three seats on the Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the oil and gas industry, is up for grabs this election. Democrat Luke Warford is betting his campaign on the issues of electric grid reliability, regulatory enforcement and reducing emissions.

EPA will center climate change response in Texas on sea level rise, floods, drought and severe storms

The federal agency plans to increase efforts to help states adapt to the effects of climate change most damaging to each region.

CPS Energy to host San Antonio community input meetings Oct. 6 and Dec. 1

CPS Energy wants community input on planning San Antonioโ€™s energy future.

Cryptocurrency miners line up to come to Texas, and rural counties are welcoming them

Eager to bring new jobs to their towns and boost their tax base, rural Texas counties are courting companies that produce cryptocurrencies.

Texas will build more than 50 new electric car charging locations along major highways

The $408 million approved Tuesday by the Federal Highway Administration will help build a network of charging facilities every 50-70 miles along certain major Texas highways.

Texas Democrats try to convince voters they arenโ€™t bad for oil and gas

Candidates like Beto Oโ€™Rourke and Mike Collier say they want to work toward a cleaner energy future but arenโ€™t looking to eliminate the energy jobs that boost Texasโ€™ economy.

Sarah Stogner, former GOP candidate for railroad commissioner, backs Democratic nominee in Novemberโ€™s election

Stogner, who lost in a Republican primary runoff to incumbent Wayne Christian, said sheโ€™s endorsing Luke Warford.

Ahead of the 2023 session, Texas lawmakers previewed their objectives. Here are five things you need to know.

Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle talked schools, abortion and guns in advance of next yearโ€™s session in a range of panels at The Texas Tribune Festival.

City of San Antonio to implement solar projects to expand climate and energy opportunities

The City of San Antonio is looking to lead the way in solar energy by installing cost-effective clean energy projects.

3 takeaways from our daily meeting: Bonds vs. stocks, oil's plunge, a small buy in tough market

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

cnbc.com

Energy costs expected to rise 17% this winter, low-income households will be hit hardest, report finds

A new report from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) says home heating costs for the upcoming winter season are expected to be 17% higher than last year.

Texas regulators proposed cracking down on harmful plastic โ€œnurdlesโ€ โ€” and then changed their minds

The Texas coast is a hot spot for โ€œnurdleโ€ pollution, tiny plastic pellets created in the process of producing everyday products. But a plan to require proactive prevention of their release has been scrapped.

Gov. Greg Abbott touts Texas power gridโ€™s readiness heading into fall, election season

The governor shared the favorable forecast โ€” which is normal for the fall months โ€” ahead of a competitive race in which the gridโ€™s performance during last yearโ€™s fatal winter storm may factor into Texansโ€™ decisions at the polls.

EPA reverses course, rejects permit for massive oil exporting project offshore from Corpus Christi

During the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency exempted a proposed oil export terminal off the Texas coast from air pollution requirements. This week it rejected the permit because of pollution concerns.

Texasโ€™ oil and gas industry will produce โ€œmassive amountโ€ of toxic wastewater with few reuse options, study finds

Oil and gas companies produce 3.8 billion barrels of wastewater per year in the arid Permian Basin. A state consortium is trying to figure out whether it can be reused.

Texas gas companies face fines up to $1 million for failing to prepare for extreme weather

Critics are skeptical about whether the new rules by the Railroad Commission will prevent another catastrophe like the power grid disaster in February 2021.

Texas will plug 800 abandoned oil and gas wells, funded by $25 million federal infrastructure grant

The initial grant will allow Texas to plug a fraction of the stateโ€™s approximately 7,400 documented abandoned oil and gas wells.

Texas bans local, state government entities from doing business with firms that โ€œboycottโ€ fossil fuels

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar singled out financial firms under a 2021 state law that prohibits most state entities from contracting with companies that have reduced or cut investments in the oil and gas industry.

โ€˜Pass the Saltโ€™: Lithium is running out and Purdue researchers say salt may be the answer

Purdue University researchers are working to make your gadgets and gizmos run more efficiently.

Industry veterans take a shot at making fusion commercial with insanely powerful lasers

With investment from Yankee slugger A-Rod and a former Wal-Mart president, among others, Focused Energy is a fusion startup stacked with industry veterans.

cnbc.com

City council still divided on how to spend $50M of CPS windfall

The hot temperatures and higher natural gas costs have been pushing up power bills, which increases CPS Energy revenues in turn and the amount the utility passes on to the city. While city staff has proposed giving $50 million back to CPS customers - mostly through bill credits averaging $31 for residential customers- city council members havenโ€™t all signed on to the idea..

New ERCOT CEO to make more than $2 million annually with chance for more

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has named a non-Texan as its new CEO.

Pablo Vegas, a utility executive in Ohio, named ERCOTโ€™s new CEO

The 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.

Texas Dems uniformly vote for Bidenโ€™s cornerstone climate and health care legislation

The bill would invest billions into issues acutely impacting Texas, including climate change and health care, and is the result of months of intraparty fighting between moderates and progressives.

โ€œHe has total veto powerโ€: Greg Abbott takes control over who will lead Texasโ€™ troubled power grid, sources say

Locked in a potentially tight reelection race and facing criticism over the gridโ€™s 2021 collapse, the governor is exerting unprecedented influence over what the state grid operator shares with the public โ€” and who will be its next CEO.

Nuclear power is on the brink of a $1 trillion resurgence, but one accident anywhere would stop that momentum

Nuclear leaders from around the globe gathered at the United Nations on Tuesday to discuss safety.

cnbc.com

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How Europe Can Break Its Dependence on Russian Energy

Faster adoption of renewables and expanded use of nuclear power would bolster the continentโ€™s security and help the climate, too.

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Donโ€™t Blame Climate Activists for the Global Energy Crisis

Surging prices arenโ€™t a result of anti-carbon policies so much as the outcomeย of a battered global economy on a bumpy road to recovery.

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