ERCOT Board discusses transmission plan to serve growing needs of Permian Basin region
ERCOT's Capacity, Demand and Reserves Report forecasting the next five years is set to be released this month.
Texas needs up to $33 billion in new, improved power lines. Who should foot the bill?
ERCOT says Texas needs $30 billion-plus in transmission investments, largely to support more data centers, oil and gas ...
ERCOT’s costs to keep aging CPS unit running surge by $12.5M
The costs to keep one of CPS Energy’s aging gas-powered units running past retirement has climbed another $12.5 million — and the city-owned utility hasn’t even started inspecting it yet. When the ...
ERCOT adds two long-time energy executives with Houston ties to its board of directors
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has selected two long-time energy executives with Houston ties to serve on its ...
AI-driven data centers surge in Central Texas, raising environmental concerns
Environmentalists are concerned because more data centers mean an increased strain on power and water supplies.
ERCOT appoints 2 new board directors with Houston energy ties
Alejandro “Alex” Hernandez and Sigmund “Sig” Cornelius started their three-year terms on Jan. 27, replacing Paul Foster and ...
What ERCOT says to set thermostat to during winter — 8 simple ways to keep your home warm
Whether you're facing a temporary cold snap or preparing for extended chilly days, here are simple ways to keep warm without ...
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ERCOT issues Transmission Emergency in South, Southeast Texas
According to Operations Messages on the ERCOT website, around 5 a.m. ERCOT issued a Transmission Emergency in South and Southeast Texas.
Meta strikes deal to put solar energy into ERCOT grid for data centers
According to an agreement with Spanish-based Zelestra, four solar facilities will put 595 MW of energy into the ERCOT grid ...
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'This is not Winter Storm Uri': ERCOT says it has enough power to meet demand in Texas
Amid a weather watch issued this week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas says it is prepared to meet energy demands as freezing temperatures and snow sweep through Texas. On Sunday, ERCOT ...
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This is how much more power Texans used in 2024 than a year earlier — and the boom is just beginning
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas said in its year-end report that last year’s largest monthly jump was in January, when power use popped up 18.4% from a year earlier. Monthly demand ...