Posted on · The PUC decision could allow two companies that already hold more than 70% of the market share to scoop up even more consumers, which experts worry will stifle competition and raise prices for everyone in the unregulated market in the long term.
Posted on · The state has for the last week suffered through a major winter storm that left many of its residents without heat, power or potable water.
Posted on · More than 4 million people in Texas don't have power, as severe winter weather continues to strain the state's electric grid.
Posted on · Some utility companies that deliver electricity to Texans are telling customers to expect power outages through Monday night and potentially into Tuesday.
Posted on · Episode: 1913 The medieval invention of the city street. Today, we invent the city street.
Posted on · Power generated from wind matched that from coal for the first time in 2019.
Posted on · Episode: 1782 Thoughts about energy and the human motor. Today, human energy.
Posted on · Episode: 2939 Getting Power Inside: Alternative Power Transmission Systems. Today, why electricity?
Posted on · A consumer advocacy group recommends regulators do more to help consumers choose the right electricity plan.
Posted on · Episode: 3199 Direct current makes its presence known. Today, getting from A to D.
Posted on · Episode: 1615 On learning to use coal. Today, we learn why we shouldn’t bring coals to Newcastle.
Posted on · The grid passed last summer's "make it or break it" test. The next one will be harder.
Posted on · Episode: 1572 High-pressure steam engines and transportation. Today, the first locomotive.
Posted on · The companies have been given a Monday morning deadline to fix the problem
Posted on · Episode: 1553 Galileo, Torricelli, von Guericke, and the idea of a vacuum. Today, we invent vacuum.