Houston Matters
Is the power grid ready for another blast of winter weather? (Jan. 20, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: The latest forecast and whether the state's energy grid is prepared for another blast of cold weather.
Tag: power grid
Houston Matters
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (Dec. 7, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Houston Rep. Lizzie Fletcher answers questions about issues affecting Greater Houston and her district.
Houston Matters
Dealing With Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells, And Helping Artists Of Color (Sept. 30, 2021)
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.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2713: Storing Energy for the Power Grid
Posted on · Episode: 2713 Storing energy for the power grid. Today, power.
Energy & Environment
Federal Regulators Blame Texas Energy Policies For Severity Of February Blackouts
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.
Energy & Environment
Grid Operator Says Texans Can Return To Regular Electricity Use
Posted on · The operator had urged electricity conservation earlier this week as several power generators unexpectedly went offline as temperatures rose this week.
Houston Matters
Are We Headed For A Summer Version Of February’s Power Failure? (June 16, 2021)
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.
Energy & Environment
While Texas Lawmakers Target Renewables, The State’s ‘Thermal Fleet’ Threatens Grid Stability Yet Again
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.
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.
Energy & Environment
CEO Of Texas Power Grid Operator ‘Terminated’ In Aftermath Of Winter Storm
Posted on · Bill Magness is the latest official to depart following the winter storm catastrophe.
Energy & Environment
Resigning ERCOT Board Members Acknowledge ‘Pain And Suffering’ From Extreme Power Grid Strain That Caused Outages For Millions Of Texans
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.
Energy & Environment
More Texas Outages Could Be On The Way As ERCOT Struggles To Manage Power Supply
Posted on · While the grid manager said it regained some supply Tuesday, that was partially offset by the loss of other power generators.
Houston Matters
Expected Energy Demands This Summer Cause Statewide Concern
Posted on · Rice economist Peter Hartley explains how current policies and the reliance on renewable energy are causing instability in the electricity grid.
Houston Matters
Full Show: The Future Of Houston’s Workforce, And Life On A Boys Ranch (May 1, 2018)
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.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2713: Storing Energy for the Power Grid
Posted on · Episode: 2713 Storing energy for the power grid. Today, power.