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Texas’ Electricity Projections Improve, But Still Low
The agency that oversees most of the Texas power grid says future power projections have improved but the state could still struggle with peak demand — possibly even next summer.
ERCOT: No Winter Concerns, Spring Heat Could Mean Trouble
There are some words of concern from officials at ERCOT. While the state has adequate resources to survive a cold winter and a hot spring, the long-term outlook is a bit different.
ERCOT Calling For Afternoon Energy Conservation
Yesterday the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that electricity demand had set a new July record. Today the electric grid operator for most of the state is recommending conservation.
ERCOT: July Ends With Record Electricity Demand
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced Tuesday that the demand on its power grid peaked at 65,790 megawatts (MW) setting a new July record.
Official: Texas Electric Supply Will Be Tight
The Texas power grid barely has enough electricity to meet demand this summer, and an unexpected drop in generation or spike in demand could lead to rolling blackouts, the president of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas testified Tuesday.
Texas Approves Doubling Wholesale Electricity Rates
The Texas Public Utility Commission voted Thursday to raise the wholesale electricity price cap by 50 percent this summer in a move it hopes will spur construction of new power plants.
Texas May Increase Wholesale Electricity Rates
The Texas Public Utility Commission is considering raising the price cap on wholesale electricity rates by 50 percent this summer in hopes it will spur construction of new power plants.
ERCOT: Second Straight Day Of Record-Setting Energy Demand
Texans set a power-use record for June for the second straight day during early season triple-digit heat Tuesday.
North Texans Find Creative Ways To Reduce Energy Consumption
On Monday, CBS 11 News found a number of parents who found creative ways to reduce their electricity consumption. Most simply took advantage of someone else’s electricity .
ERCOT Announces Record Use For June Day
As it stands, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is performing under normal conditions and no emergency electricity alerts have been issued, but persistent hot weather could change that.
ERCOT Keeping Watch On Electricity Demand
With temperatures reaching into the triple-digits for the second day on Monday, the demand for electricity is expected to be overwhelming. But ERCOT is keeping an eye on the grid.
New App Monitors Status Of State’s Electric Grid
ERCOT has released a free app that provides updates on the status of the state’s electric grid and tips on how to conserve power when conservation efforts are needed most.
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