KXAN: Why Texas wind turbines might choose to ‘winterize’ differently than those in colder climates Dec. 3 — A report released by the International Energy Agency is projecting a 95% increase in renewable energy capacity across the world over the next five years – a...
The report also explored five extreme scenarios. In four of them, the ERCOT grid would fall short. ________________________________________________ Texas should have sufficient power to meet demand this winter in all but the most challenging scenarios, according to a...
NBC DFW: ERCOT CEO Worries $150 “Easy Out” for Gas Companies Could Threaten Grid Nov. 18 — In an interview with NBC 5 Investigates, ERCOT interim CEO Brad Jones said he is concerned that the plan could cause fuel supply issues for power plants that run on natural gas....
The agency’s intense focus on market redesign and related issues comes in response to last February’s statewide energy crisis that left 4 million Texans without power. ________________________________________________ Reforming the Texas power market remains a top...
Utility Dive: Southeast utilities confront extreme weather, new peak demand patterns to avoid Texas-style blackouts Nov. 8 — The Texas storm was a reminder for utilities in the region, which are more familiar with summer peaking events, that extreme weather is...
