by OCSC | Apr 8, 2022 | News Roundup
CW39 — Texas PUC adopts new ‘Middle Mile Broadband’ rule to help bring internet access to unserved areasApril 3 — This week, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted unanimously to pass the Middle Mile Broadband rule, aiming to increase internet access in unserved...
by OCSC | Feb 25, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT, Generation
Changes in the generation resource mix and related factors are contributing to new operational challenges for the grid operator. ________________________________________________ Solar power continues growing exponentially in Texas, although wind power and...
by OCSC | Feb 6, 2021 | News Roundup
Houston Chronicle: Texas lost nearly 60,000 oil and gas jobs in 2020, trade group says Feb. 4 — Nearly 60,000 oil exploration and production jobs in Texas were lost in 2020, a staggering figure that underscores the deep industry wounds caused by the global...
by OCSC | Jan 26, 2021 | News Roundup
Odessa American:Leeward Renewable Energy to Acquire Solar Development Platform from First Solar Jan. 26 — Through the agreement, CyrusOne will significantly reduce its CO2 emissions over the term of the contract. The purchase is equivalent to meeting 100% of the power...
by OCSC | Jan 22, 2021 | News Roundup
The Guardian: Electric vehicles close to ‘tipping point’ of mass adoption Jan. 22 — Sales increase 43% globally in 2020 as plunging battery costs mean the cars will soon be the cheapest vehicles to buy. — READ MORE Utility Dive: Biden moves to rejoin Paris...