News Round-Up: May 2024

News Round-Up: May 2024

WFAA: Atmos energy seeks to raise gas prices May 21 — They’re asking Dallas to raise rates so they can build a new plant and replace lines. — View the segment. Fortune: Texas power prices briefly soar 1,600% as a spring heat wave is expected to drive record...
News Round-Up: May 2024

News Round-Up: January 2024

ABC 13 News (Houston) — Texas’ power grid holds up during cold snap, but experts say there is still room for improvement Jan. 17 — Texas’ power grid appears to have held up through this week’s cold snap. Power outages were local, caused by things...
News Round-Up: May 2024

News Round-Up: November 2023

My High Plains: Railroad Commission of Texas assesses $1.06 million in fines Nov 15 — The Railroad Commission of Texas reports that it has assessed $1,063,647 in fines involving 342 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ Conference...
News Round-Up: May 2024

News Round-Up: October 2023

KRIS 6 NEWS: ERCOT CEO discusses reliability and challenges for the power grid Oct. 23 — If they didn’t before, many learned about the Electric Reliability Council of Texas or better known as ERCOT, in February 2021. When ERCOT’s power grid failed during a...
News Round-Up: May 2024

News Round-Up: September 2023

San Antonio Express-News: Texas grid battery boom set to triple capacity through next year Sept. 14 — Battery storage operators have seen their investment in the Texas power market pay off this year by selling desperately needed energy to a supply-strapped grid...