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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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I SEE U, Episode 73: The (Black) Woman in Red

Eddie Robinson

Posted on February 3, 2023 · Author and genealogist, Dr. Lindsay Gary, takes us on a remarkable quest through the perspective of place, with a preview of her new guidebook that highlights 50 cultural institutions and historical sites of Houston that were created and sustained by Black Americans.

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Beyoncé adds second date to Houston stop in upcoming world tour

Ariel Worthy

Posted on February 3, 2023 · After "incredible fan demand" Beyoncé added a tour date to her stop in Houston.

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A plan to overhaul the Texas grid has set up a showdown at the state Capitol

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on January 24, 2023 · The plan would raise prices and carbon dioxide emissions, and critics say it may not bring reliability.

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Man who killed teen in Houston road rage incident after Astros game gets 30-year sentence

Associated Press

Posted on January 17, 2023 · Police said Gerald Williams, 35, followed the Castro family for several miles on Interstate 10 before shooting at their truck shortly after both vehicles exited the freeway.

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