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Texas Regulators Tell Utilities To Share The Wealth

Dave Fehling

Posted on March 22, 2016 · Texas electricity customers should get a share of millions of dollars in tax savings earned by big utility companies. That’s the tentative agreement in a big case before Texas regulators

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Texas could connect to national power grids without losing autonomy, former grid regulator says

Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 16, 2022 · Texas has long refused to connect its decentralized grid to two national power networks, but Hunt Energy Network CEO Pat Wood said the state could do so without additional oversight — and without state Legislature approval.

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What Houstonians Can Expect From Tropical Storm Nicholas – And How To Prepare

Catherine Lu

Posted on September 13, 2021 · We’re following Tropical Storm Nicholas and helping you prepare for possible flooding, power outage and storm surge.

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The First Day Of School Amid COVID’s Fourth Wave And Battles Over Masks (Aug. 23, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 23, 2021 · On Monday's show: Students and teachers go back to class at HISD today amid a fourth wave of COVID-19, reimbursing companies that made money during the February power failure, a local veterinarian answers your questions, and an update on local sports.

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Is Your Renewable Energy Electricity Plan Really Supporting Texas Wind And Solar?

Kyra Buckley

Posted on August 12, 2021 · Unlike most cities across the country, Houstonians have lots of choices when it comes to buying electricity – including plans for people who want to support renewable energy.

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