by R.A. Dyer | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
The grid should have no problems meeting energy demand if conditions remain normal in March — which is likely. ________________________________________________ Despite the warmer weather, ERCOT faces a slight risk of issuing an emergency alert during the first month...
by R.A. Dyer | Feb 3, 2026 | ERCOT
Some legislative changes likely helped protect the grid during the January cold snap and other changes were inconsequential. Luck also played a role. ________________________________________________ About 50,000 Texans lost power during last month’s winter storm — a...
by R.A. Dyer | Oct 1, 2025 | Utility News
Created by the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1975, the PUC has played instrumental roles in momentous changes to the state’s electric energy market, including the deregulation of wholesale and retail electricity in 1995 and 2001, respectively...
by R.A. Dyer | Sep 10, 2025 | ERCOT
All told, the organization that operates the state’s primary power grid proposes spending $485.9 million for 2026 and $585.0 million for 2027. ________________________________________________ ERCOT has proposed multi-million-dollar budget increases for 2026 and 2027....
by R.A. Dyer | Sep 10, 2025 | Texas Legislature
The PUC and the Railroad Commission have received budget boosts for the fiscal biennium, which begins this month. ________________________________________________ The state’s two principal regulatory agencies for utility issues – the Public Utility Commission of Texas...
