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Amid hotter-than-expected weather, the state’s grid regulator wants plants online and available to supply electricity to meet increased demand.
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Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms made headlines over the summer for making millions by selling pre-purchased power back to the grid. The news highlighted how the grid can benefit businesses more than consumers.
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The vote dedicates billions of tax dollars to build and maintain power plants. Now comes the tricky part.
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas wants retired power plants to come back online in the coming months.
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ERCOT went into emergency operations Wednesday night for the first time since 2021. It's still unclear what caused the power grid to get so close to rolling blackouts so quickly.
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The operator of Texas' electric grid says the “voluntary notice” is in effect Thursday from 3-8 p.m.
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The Texas Division of Emergency Management will decide how to use the money.
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Puerto Ricans know another major storm is coming — and that the electrical system will still be vulnerable when it does.
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ERCOT issued a voluntary conservation notice Tuesday morning asking for people to reduce their electricity usage from 4 – 8 p.m.
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The Texas grid will be more reliant on renewables than ever, according to a recent state assessment. Texas regulators don't like that.