by R.A. Dyer | Mar 4, 2026 | ERCOT
ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas has said the proposed batch system will give developers a clearer indication as to when they can connect to the grid. ________________________________________________ Struggling to keep up with a flood of grid interconnection requests from data...
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 | Jan 26, 2026 | ERCOT
Vegas also called for permission for ERCOT to require data centers and other industrial facilities to stop drawing electricity, if necessary. ________________________________________________ ERCOT has received federal authorization to deploy data center backup...
by R.A. Dyer | Dec 17, 2025 | Utility News
Xcel has said it had “accepted responsibility from the beginning” and attempted to work with victims and state officials to reach solutions. ________________________________________________ Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Southwestern Public Service Company,...
