North Texans Turning To Generators To Ensure Cool Summer
People are concerned about potential failure of the Texas power grid.
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People are concerned about potential failure of the Texas power grid.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking all Texans to reduce electric use as much as possible as Texas heat stresses grid.
NERC says above average temperatures or less than expected wind output could cause energy challenges this summer.
Even on the hottest day this summer the air conditioning should stay on, according to ERCOT's final seasonal assessment.
The ERCOT Board of Directors today announced the selection of Brad Jones to serve as interim President and CEO for the Texas grid operator.
On Tuesday, ERCOT sent out an alert shortly after 4:30 p.m. warning of potential "emergency conditions," and called on Texans to conserve for several hours.
ERCOT, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued an alert Tuesday, April 13, shortly after 4:30 p.m. warning of potential "emergency conditions," but it was not expecting power outages.
The Texas House gave final passage on Wednesday, March 31, to six bills aimed at preventing last month's widespread and deadly power outages from ever happening again.
The state's electric utility companies that service the deregulated areas said to be put on their "critical" lists, all gas producers needed to do was fill out a simple form.
Questions in Washington as Congress continues probing Texas officials, who oversee the state's energy industry and electric grid, in their quest to get answers after February's massive and deadly power outages.
The widespread deadly power outages in Texas in February is getting more attention in Washington Wednesday. Congress is questioning officials who oversee the state's energy industry and electric grid.
After Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called on Gov. Abbott to make the change himself on Thursday, the governor said it's up to the legislature to act.
Patrick said he's on the same page as Governor Abbott 95% of the time, but not in this specific case involving the power outages that have consumed the Texas Capitol for the past month.
At the Texas Capitol, a political fight is brewing between Republican leaders.
In a statement Tuesday, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan expressed doubts about lawmakers changing ERCOT's pricing during February's winter storms.
Griddy said it owes more than $29 million to ERCOT for power used last month.
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas today named Adrianne Brandt the agency's new Director of ERCOT, Inc. Accountability.
"The emergency item includes any inaccurate excessive charges and any issues regarding ancillary service prices," the brief news release said.
House Speaker Dade Phelan announced the first phase of the House's legislative reforms to protect consumers and strengthen the state's electric grid after last week's marathon hearings.
An independent firm hired by the state to watch the Texas power market accused ERCOT of overcharging companies by $16 billion.
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The Board of Directors for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas voted 6-1 Wednesday night, March 3, to give the CEO 60 days notice per his contract.
Inquiries into the electricity blackouts during the February storms in Texas have now moved to Washington. The House Oversight Committee is investigating the agency that operates the grid in the state.
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Level 1 and 2 risks are in place for this weekend, with wind and hail being the two main threats, with any storms that do fire up east of a dryline sitting out to our west.
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Level 1 and 2 risks are in place for this weekend, with wind and hail being the two main threats, with any storms that do fire up east of a dryline sitting out to our west.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
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This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
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