ERCOT
ERCOT can’t move energy where it needs to go, and it’s putting the grid at risk
Posted on · The Texas power grid operator reduced energy flowing along a key transmission line on Wednesday, exacerbating a power grid emergency.
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Party Politics
Ken Paxton on Trial
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Texas
Texas grid will continue to struggle until state laws change, expert warns
Posted on · ERCOT issued an Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 on Sept. 6, meaning there was less than 2,000 megawatts of spare capacity left on the state’s grid. The warning came after ERCOT reported 10 new all-time peak demand records this summer.
Energy & Environment
Texas power grid enters emergency mode Wednesday evening to avoid rolling blackouts
Posted on · ERCOT has called on generators to push all available electricity to the grid as rising demand threatens to surpass the state’s power supply. If that fails, rolling blackouts are likely to begin.
Energy & Environment
ERCOT is requesting Texans conserve electricity through weekend amid heat, drought
Posted on · Experts say Texans should be prepared in the event that rolling blackouts are needed.
ERCOT
Texas power grid has held up well for summer but still inefficient, energy experts say
Posted on · “The economic model was flawed from the very beginning. It hasn’t improved any… during tight periods.”
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.
Infrastructure
ERCOT can’t be sued over power grid failures during 2021 winter storm, Texas Supreme Court rules
Posted on · The all-Republican court narrowly found that the nonprofit corporation operating the state’s electrical grid qualifies for sovereign immunity, which protects government entities from lawsuits.
Texas
ERCOT asks Texans to voluntarily conserve power as heatwave grips state
Posted on · ERCOT issued a voluntary conservation notice Tuesday morning asking for people to reduce their electricity usage from 4 – 8 p.m.
Houston Matters
Houstonians prepare for days of extreme heat
Posted on · ERCOT says it can handle expected record demand.
Energy & Environment
ERCOT issues first Weather Watch in 2023 ahead of statewide heat wave
Posted on · An ERCOT Weather Watch is an earlier notification – approximately 3-5 days ahead – of forecasted significant weather and high demand.
Houston Matters
Teachers union reacts to new HISD leadership (June 2, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Now that we know who is going to lead Houston ISD under the state takeover, how is it sitting with area educators? We get reaction from the Houston Federation of Teachers to a new superintendent and new board of managers running the district.
Houston Matters
Chasing cheese down a hill: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Energy & Environment
ERCOT unveils new dashboard to provide transparency on power grid operations
Posted on · The Texas Advisory and Notification System will provide information on grid operations while serving as a hub to inform the public of potential energy conservation notices.
Houston Matters
Fixing the energy grid (May 22, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: What's happening in the Texas Legislature in order to shore up the state's energy grid?