by OCSC | Dec 15, 2021 | News Roundup
KCEN: The majority of Texas power generators are weatherized, according to a new report Dec. 13 — The Public Utility Commission told power generators in October they must complete winter weather emergency preparation measures by Dec. 1 of 2021. The generators...
by OCSC | Dec 10, 2021 | Blog, Generation
The Texas Legislature mandated the new reports as part of its response to the February winter storm emergency. ________________________________________________ By failing to file winter weather reports by a deadline this month, eight Texas electric generation...
by OCSC | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Utility News
In December, the Public Utility Commission agreed to move forward with many changes relating to ERCOT operational issues. ________________________________________________ More than 4 million Texans lost power during the February weather emergency and more than 200...
by OCSC | Nov 19, 2021 | News Roundup
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....
by OCSC | Nov 4, 2021 | News Roundup
Texas Tribune: As world leaders seek to rein in methane, Texas’ oil and gas industry pressured to cut emissions Nov. 2 — A proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule could require oil and gas producers to monitor and reduce emissions of methane in the...