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The latest on Texas’ grid, the fixes on the table, and what’s happening at the Capitol.
Powering Texas’ Future: Introducing the Texas Transmission Project
Today, we're excited to unveil the Texas Transmission Project and our new brand identity. As our state faces unprecedented growth and increasing energy demands, we're here…
ERCOT: Texas grid could face increased risk of outages with loss of CPS Energy’s aging gas plants
The Texas grid operator and at least one state utility commissioner are worried CPS Energy’s planned shutdown of three aging generating units could increase the likelihood…
ERCOT gives up on plan to ease congestion in transmission that could trigger blackout
ERCOT has yet to find an answer to a chokepoint in transmission the board says could trigger a blackout. The problem is if there is a…
Finding little interest, ERCOT going back to drawing board for a solution to South Texas chokepoint
It was seeking 500 megawatts for a new conservation program but got less than 10. The state power grid operator is seeking a solution — again…
Texas faces 16% chance of grid emergency during evenings in August, ERCOT says
The period from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. will be the riskiest for the Texas grid. Texans’ risk of dealing with emergency grid conditions after sundown…
How to help the Texas grid with a more robust transmission system
A relatively modest investment in grid-enhancing technologies can almost double the capacity on existing lines. The number was enough to make Texans gasp: Last month, ERCOT…
ERCOT says hot weather will strain the Texas grid for several days next week
The Texas grid operator says it may need to call on generators that are scheduled to be down for maintenance. The Texas grid operator said there’s…
ERCOT considers demand response, dynamic line ratings to address South Texas transmission constraints
Grid officials say a request for proposals for demand resources would lean on “lessons learned” from a canceled October RFP for 3 GW of winter capacity.…