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Houston-Area Griddy Customer Seeks Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Unlawful Price Gouging

Kyra Buckley

Posted on February 23, 2021 · Customers say the retail electricity provider charged them exponentially higher rates during last week’s storm. Griddy says Public Utilities Commission to blame for soaring prices.

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Here’s What To Expect From Your Next Electricity Bill In Texas

Kyra Buckley

Posted on February 22, 2021 · Below freezing temperatures exposed major issues in the Texas power infrastructure last week, and have left many electricity customers asking if they’ll see a big price spike in their next bill.

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After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electric Bills

Rebecca Hersher, NPR

Posted on February 21, 2021 · Texas allows companies to sell electricity at wholesale prices. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.

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Texas breaks power demand record during June heat wave

Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 13, 2022 · The state’s grid operator was able to maintain supply without needing to call for any conservation.

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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.

Tags electrcity ercot houston power grid summer

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Can the power grid withstand record energy demand? (June 7, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 7, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: ERCOT expects record high energy usage today. Can the state’s power grid hold up?

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ERCOT urges power plants to stay online with high demand for electricity expected this weekend

Joseph Leahy, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on May 5, 2022 · Texas’ electric grid operator is requesting power plants postpone scheduled maintenance to ensure they’re online to meet surging demand during an exceptionally warm weekend.

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