Posted on · The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released some findings on Thursday from an investigation into February's deadly winter storm and blackouts. Regulators faulted Texas energy policy for much of the disaster.
Posted on · The operator had urged electricity conservation earlier this week as several power generators unexpectedly went offline as temperatures rose this week.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: ERCOT calls on Texans to conserve power amid high summer demand, the week in politics, and anxieties about going back to work.
Posted on · The state’s grid operator warned of a possible energy emergency on the grid Tuesday. It said slightly warmer-than-expected weather was part of the problem, but it was really the fact that coal, gas and nuclear power were offline all at once.
Posted on · The grid operator issued an alert Tuesday, warning that electricity demand on the grid was close to surpassing supply.
Posted on · Bill Magness is the latest official to depart following the winter storm catastrophe.
Posted on · In the power grid operator’s first board meeting since Texas’ power outages, a sixth ERCOT board member confirmed his resignation, and new details show that a shortage of natural gas fuel was a bigger problem last week than in 2011.
Posted on · While the grid manager said it regained some supply Tuesday, that was partially offset by the loss of other power generators.
Posted on · Rice economist Peter Hartley explains how current policies and the reliance on renewable energy are causing instability in the electricity grid.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We discuss the reliability of Texas' energy grid and consider the challenges facing Houston's workforce. Then, a former Congressman talks about growing up on a boys ranch. And a new book tells the story of the 2017 Astros against the backdrop of Hurricane Harvey and illustrates what the championship meant for the city.
Posted on · Episode: 2713 Storing energy for the power grid. Today, power.
Posted on · Almost a month after Hurricane Maria made landfall, most of the island is still without electricity. Officials have estimated it could be months before power is restored