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Tag: electrcity

Energy & Environment

Texas power grid can take this week’s spike in demand, ERCOT says

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 7, 2022 · ERCOT officials project more than 75,000 megawatts of electricity will be used Wednesday, which would break the current daily record set in 2019.

Tags electrcity ercot houston power grid summer

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Energy & Environment

PUC To Houston And Dallas Electricity Customers: Start Shopping For Better Rate Plans

Dave Fehling

Posted on June 9, 2016 · Some of the Texas officials who regulate the state’s electricity industry say you have only yourself to blame if you’re paying too much.

Tags electrcity PUC Texas

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Energy & Environment

Texas Considers Scrapping ‘Power To Choose’ Website Some Say Is Deceptive

Dave Fehling

Posted on March 28, 2016 · The website you probably use to pick your electricity provider may be rigged by some electric retailers according to the state agency that runs the site.

Tags electrcity PUC Texas

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ERCOT’s Heat Challenges: Balancing Electric Supply And Demand

Ed Mayberry

Posted on August 9, 2015 · The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has been reporting record hourly demand again this summer. ERCOT constantly monitors grid conditions to determine to determine whether voluntary conservation is needed.

Tags electrcity energy environment ercot grid news

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CenterPoint Energy Wants Rate Hikes For Electricity And Gas

Dave Fehling

Posted on April 1, 2015 · CenterPoint Energy has confirmed to News 88.7 that it will file a request to charge more for delivering electricity to your home. It also wants an increase for natural gas in some cities outside Houston.

Tags centerpoint electrcity energy environment news

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What Does The Electrical Supply Look Like For Summer? Will There Be Outages?

Ed Mayberry

Posted on March 2, 2015 · The predictions are based on average weather conditions in the previous year.

Tags electrcity energy environment ercot news

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Hot, hot, Houston: Forecast filled with triple-digit temperatures

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 22, 2022 · The city’s unseasonably warm June is a result of a high-pressure ridge over the area and La Niña conditions.

Tags heat hot weather La Nina summer

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Energy & Environment

Snake season has arrived in Texas – here’s what you need to know

Gabriella Ybarra, Texas Standard

Posted on June 22, 2022 · With temperatures hitting triple digits across the state, summer is an ideal time for snakes. Know what to do if you come across one.

Tags snake summer venomous

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LIST: Juneteenth events in Houston

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 15, 2022 · Learn about and celebrate Juneteenth this weekend throughout the Houston area.

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Energy & Environment

Texas breaks power demand record during June heat wave

Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 13, 2022 · The state’s grid operator was able to maintain supply without needing to call for any conservation.

Tags electricity ercot heat power grid texas

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