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Energy & Environment

Complaint Filed Over Alleged ‘Fake Profits’ In Texas Electricity Market

Posted on February 1, 2016 · There’s a new development in a story we reported last year: allegations that mistakes made in the Texas electricity market resulted in millions of dollars of so-called “fake profits.”

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State Versus Local Authority: Wednesday’s show (February 25, 2015)

Posted on February 25, 2015 · Here in Texas, we're familiar with disputes between our state and the federal government over a variety of issues, from voting laws to environmental regulation to same sex marriage and beyond. Article VI of the U.S. Constitution makes it clear that federal law "shall be the supreme Law of the Land." In other words, this […]

Energy & Environment

Texas power grid watchdog steps down after clash with ERCOT officials

Posted on November 14, 2023 · The grid's independent market monitor has resigned after saying grid operators had "artificially" inflated energy prices.

ERCOT

ERCOT can’t move energy where it needs to go, and it’s putting the grid at risk

Posted on September 11, 2023 · The Texas power grid operator reduced energy flowing along a key transmission line on Wednesday, exacerbating a power grid emergency.

Party Politics

Ken Paxton on Trial

Posted on September 7, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

Texas

Texas grid will continue to struggle until state laws change, expert warns

Posted on September 7, 2023 · ERCOT issued an Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 on Sept. 6, meaning there was less than 2,000 megawatts of spare capacity left on the state’s grid. The warning came after ERCOT reported 10 new all-time peak demand records this summer.

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Energy & Environment

Complaint Filed Over Alleged ‘Fake Profits’ In Texas Electricity Market

Full Show

State Versus Local Authority: Wednesday’s show (February 25, 2015)

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