by R.A. Dyer | Apr 22, 2024 | Blog, ERCOT
Grid operators at ERCOT as well as their counterparts nationwide find themselves rushing to adjust demand forecasts — in significant part because of data center growth. ________________________________________________ Fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence...
by OCSC | Apr 11, 2024 | Texas Legislature
Under Patrick’s instructions, the Senate’s Business and Commerce Committee will consider the following six energy-related charges. ________________________________________________ Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued 57 charges for Texas Senate committees to study in...
by OCSC | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog, News Roundup
Odessa American: RRC commissioners assess over $3 million in penalties March 19 — The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $3,141,077 in fines involving 775 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ Conference on Tuesday. The...
by OCSC | Nov 2, 2023 | ERCOT
The consulting firm calculated that crypto mining operations currently require at least 1,787 megawatts of electricity to serve their consumption needs, which equates to 2.2 percent of ERCOT’s overall base-load. ________________________________________________ Crypto...
by OCSC | Oct 16, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT
Anxiety over the proliferation of cryptocurrency mines in Texas has prompted the proposed regulation, but it also could affect oil fields, steel mills and other major electricity consumers ________________________________________________ ERCOT is considering a new...
