
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.
Posted on · The operator of Texas' electric grid says the “voluntary notice” is in effect Thursday from 3-8 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Posted on · Experts say the weather we’ve had so far was not likely to bring a power failure.
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Public Utility Commission of Texas to overhaul the state’s electric grid via a letter sent Tuesday.
Posted on · The grid operator issued an alert Tuesday, warning that electricity demand on the grid was close to surpassing supply.
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.
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.
Posted on · The grid passed last summer's "make it or break it" test. The next one will be harder.
Posted on · Democrats had criticized Bernard McNamee for his past comments promoting fossil fuels over renewables.
Posted on · The companies have been given a Monday morning deadline to fix the problem
Posted on · The Public Utility Commission of Texas has criticized electric companies for offering confusing power plans on the website.
Posted on · Some say integrating renewable energy into the state’s power grid makes the grid harder to manage. Is that true?
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.