Weather
Winter weather hits Texas and it’s expected to last through early Friday
Posted on · Most of Texas has been hit by cold temperatures that could last into the weekend.
Tag: grid
Energy & Environment
Texas gas supply plummeted during last weekend’s cold snap. That spells trouble for the grid
Posted on · Almost one year after a historic power failure, the state’s natural gas system has been tested by a far milder cold spell. Some energy experts say it did not pass the test.
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.
Politics
‘What Happened Is Completely Unacceptable’: Gov. Greg Abbott Calls For Winterization Of Texas Energy System
Posted on · Abbott also blasted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas for its handling of the recent winter storm.
News
ERCOT Peak Electricity Demand Tops 70,000 MW For 1st Time
Posted on · Managers of the state's biggest electrical grid say peak electricity demand has topped 70,000 megawatts for the first time.
Full Show
Renewable Energy, Smoking Age and Red Pearl: Tuesday’s Show (November 10, 2015)
Posted on · The Texas Renewable Energy Industry Alliance is a non-profit that promotes the clean energy industry in Texas. Starting tomorrow (Nov. 11, 2015), the group hosts GridNEXT, a conference focused on how renewable energy sources can integrate into the current distribution system. On this edition of Houston Matters, we talk with Mark Sanders, the alliance’s executive […]
News
ERCOT’s Heat Challenges: Balancing Electric Supply And Demand
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
Understanding ERCOT — The Folks Who Manage Most of Texas’ Electric Flow
Posted on · You might not have heard about ERCOT — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas — but it affects your life, whether you’re aware of it or not. The agency manages electric flow for 23 million Texans — some 85 percent of the state’s electric load. Dave Fehling, KUHF’s StateImpact Reporter for energy and the environment, […]