Energy & Environment
December’s freeze highlighted ongoing weaknesses of Texas’ power grid, even without widespread blackouts
Posted on · Peak demand for electricity during the freeze reached nearly 10 megawatts above what ERCOT forecast.
Tag: Texas power grid
Infrastructure
Texas power grid holds amid record winter demand, but test isn’t over
Posted on · At least one person died in the freezing weather. High demand for electricity is forecast to continue into Saturday.
Houston Matters
Chilly weather, and Rep. Al Green (Dec. 20, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: With chilly temperatures headed this way later in the week, are we confident the power grid will hold up? And Houston Congressman Al Green discusses issues affecting the region and answers listener questions.
Texas
Texas lawmakers considering power grid fix that ignores last year’s blackout
Posted on · A report commissioned by the Public Utility Commission of Texas estimates that the performance credit mechanism could increase electricity costs on the state's grid by $460 million a year. Proponents of the credits say electric companies may eat some of that cost and not pass it on to consumers.
Town Square
TOWN SQUARE SPECIAL: Beto O’Rourke’s discusses plans on Texas power grid, Roe v. Wade, gun safety measures
Posted on · Today, we have an in-depth, open conversation with Texas Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke.
Politics
Beto O’Rourke discusses abortion, power grid, education and more during ‘Town Square’ visit
Posted on · The Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee brought his statewide Texas tour to the airwaves on Wednesday afternoon and took questions from Houston Public Media listeners.
Texas
Texas power grid operator warns of tight supply Monday, asks for conservation
Posted on · ERCOT warned that extreme heat and low wind power output could strain the grid Monday afternoon
Town Square
How To Survive Houston’s Summer – From Hurricanes To Extreme Heat To Power Grid Concerns
Posted on · Today, it's all about summer safety - with information on everything from extreme weather to sun, heat and July 4th safety. Plus, what's up with the Texas power grid?