Texas
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power Thursday as summer heat spikes
Posted on · The operator of Texas' electric grid says the “voluntary notice” is in effect Thursday from 3-8 p.m.
Tag: Electric Grid
Politics
Winter storm prompts campaign sparring between O’Rourke, Abbott over grid readiness
Posted on · O’Rourke said despite the power staying on this week, Texans shouldn’t forget last year’s disaster. Abbott’s campaign said that was just talk from a struggling candidate.
Energy
Is Texas ready for another severe winter storm? Voters are split, a UH study finds
Posted on · Among respondents, 53% believe and 47% do not believe laws passed during the 2021 legislative session improved grid reliability in the wake of last year's deadly winter storm.
Energy & Environment
Gov. Abbott promised last fall that ‘the lights will stay on.’ Now he says there’s no guarantee
Posted on · The governor’s desire to reframe expectations may come from the fear that he will be held responsible for local outages in an election year.
Energy & Environment
The cold-weather anxiety about the Texas grid is real. But so far, this winter is pretty normal
Posted on · Experts say the weather we’ve had so far was not likely to bring a power failure.
Energy & Environment
Weeks After Declaring Mission Accomplished, Abbott Orders Further Changes To Texas Grid
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Public Utility Commission of Texas to overhaul the state’s electric grid via a letter sent Tuesday.
Energy & Environment
ERCOT Ends Energy Conservation Alert After Warning Of Emergency Grid Conditions
Posted on · The grid operator issued an alert Tuesday, warning that electricity demand on the grid was close to surpassing supply.
Energy & Environment
Millions Of Texans Lost Power During This Winter Storm. Can It Be Prevented In The Future?
Posted on · More than 4 million people in Texas don't have power, as severe winter weather continues to strain the state's electric grid.
Houston Matters
Could Texas Have Been Better Prepared For The Energy Demands Of Winter Weather? (Feb. 16, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday’s show: How much longer will the icy cold weather continue to disrupt life in Greater Houston and why wasn’t our energy grid better prepared? Plus Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers your questions.
Energy & Environment
Texas Electric Grid Bracing For Another Big Test
Posted on · The grid passed last summer's "make it or break it" test. The next one will be harder.
News
Senate Committee Advances Trump’s Pick For Energy Regulatory Seat
Posted on · Democrats had criticized Bernard McNamee for his past comments promoting fossil fuels over renewables.
News
Texas Regulator “Not Happy” with Power Companies Offering Different Plans in English And Spanish on State-Run Website
Posted on · The companies have been given a Monday morning deadline to fix the problem
News
Regulators Approve Changes to State’s Electricity Shopping Website
Posted on · The Public Utility Commission of Texas has criticized electric companies for offering confusing power plans on the website.
Houston Matters
Do Renewables Make The Electric Grid Harder To Manage?
Posted on · Some say integrating renewable energy into the state’s power grid makes the grid harder to manage. Is that true?
News
Texas Lost Three Coal Plants, But Officials Don’t Sound Worried About The Grid
Posted on · Alternatives like natural gas are stepping in to fill some of the gaps, though the grid could still be strained by a hotter-than-usual summer.