Energy & Environment
ERCOT CEO Refuses $800K Payout Following Firing
Posted on · The Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Bill Magness was removed from his post Wednesday. He informed the organization he will not accept his $800,000 severance.
Energy & Environment
Energy & Environment
U.S. Government Prepared To Act On Texas Grid Changes, FERC Chief Warns
Posted on · Chairman Richard Glick said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission won’t be satisfied with issuing mere “guidance” to Texas power generators, as it did after the 2011 freeze.
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
U.S. Energy Secretary Calls On Texas To Connect Power Grid With Other States
Posted on · Speaking at CERAWeek, Jennifer Granholm also said outfitting oil and gas workers with skills needed in the clean energy future is a major priority for the Biden administration.
Energy & Environment
Gov. Greg Abbott Taps New Head Of Texas Utility Regulator In Wake Of Power Outages
Posted on · Arthur D'Andrea replaces DeAnn Walker, who resigned earlier this week as chair of the Public Utility Commission. The governor appoints commissioners to lead the PUC, which oversees the state’s grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Energy & Environment
Exxon Mobil Ordered To Pay $14.25M Penalty In Pollution Case
Posted on · The lawsuit alleges Exxon Mobil violated the Clean Air Act for eight years at its flagship refinery in Baytown.
Energy & Environment
U.S. House Oversight Committee Investigating Operator Of Texas’ Power Grid
Posted on · A subcommittee chair wrote in a letter to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas that the grid’s failures were “costly” and disproportionately affected low-income communities and communities of color.
News
CERAWeek Kicks Off Its First All-Virtual Conference
Posted on · The annual energy conference in Houston was canceled last year due to the pandemic.
Energy & Environment
Public Utility Commission Chair Resigns After Texas Officials Criticize Management Of Power Outages
Posted on · On Monday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for PUC Chair DeAnn Walker and Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Bill Magness to resign.
Energy & Environment
Texas AG Sues Griddy Over High Electric Bills
Posted on · The lawsuit comes days after Texas' power grid manager effectively shut down Griddy by revoking its access to the state's electricity market.
Energy & Environment
Griddy Customers Moved To Other Electricity Providers After ERCOT Boots It From Texas Market
Posted on · Griddy made headlines for sending massive bills to customers after a winter storm sent wholesale electricity skyrocketing.
Energy & Environment
Energy Secretary Granholm: Texas Outages Show Need For Changes To U.S. Power Systems
Posted on · In her first interview with NPR since taking office, Jennifer Granholm made the case for sweeping reforms in order to meet President Biden's pledge to make the U.S. carbon neutral by 2050.
Party Politics
Party Politics: ERCOT Under Fire
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Energy & Environment
Nearly A Week After The Winter Storm, Some In Houston’s 5th Ward Are Still Without Water
Posted on · Residents said they're having to borrow water or use bottled water to bathe, cook and flush toilets since their pipes burst.
Energy & Environment
ERCOT CEO Defends Power Outages As Texas Lawmakers Probe Winter Storm Response
Posted on · Bill Magness, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, said widespread blackouts during last week’s winter storm were necessary to prevent grid failure.