by OCSC | Jul 26, 2023 | News Roundup, Utility News
Politico: Texas regulators go easy on the gas fines July 20 — Independent observers say the divergent levels of scrutiny for utilities and gas companies is largely because of Texas leaders’ lingering skepticism of renewable energy. Politicians and Texas regulators...
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...
