Posted on · "It’s important to remember that ERCOT does not make electricity. This is like when you buy tickets to a concert. ERCOT is not Bon Jovi. ERCOT is not the arena. ERCOT in this analogy is Ticketmaster."
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Politicians are pointing fingers at different entities about concerns regarding energy supply. But how true are those claims? Then we discuss the concept of sportswashing. And we reflect on how air conditioning shaped our city's growth and development.
Posted on · It's the second time in three days Texans are being asked to conserve power by ERCOT.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We discuss whether the energy grid can withstand the recent intense heat, we discuss the latest developments in politics, and we remember The Laff Stop comedy club.
Posted on · Texas' electric grid operator has actions it can take to reduce energy demand and increase supply short of ordering power cuts.
Posted on · ERCOT warned that extreme heat and low wind power output could strain the grid Monday afternoon
Posted on · The state’s grid operator was able to maintain supply without needing to call for any conservation.
Posted on · ERCOT officials project more than 75,000 megawatts of electricity will be used Wednesday, which would break the current daily record set in 2019.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: ERCOT expects record high energy usage today. Can the state’s power grid hold up?
Posted on · Climate change and other factors are shortening the window when aging Texas power plants can make repairs to run at full strength in hot summer months.
Posted on · 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.
Posted on · We reflect on the anniversary of last year’s freeze and massive and sustained power outages and discuss what -- if anything -- has been done to better prepare the Texas energy grid for such events.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: The latest forecast and whether the state's energy grid is prepared for another blast of cold weather.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Houston Rep. Lizzie Fletcher answers questions about issues affecting Greater Houston and her district.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Understanding a power grid winterization loophole for natural gas companies, dealing with the problem of abandoned oil and gas wells, and financial help for artists of color.