by R.A. Dyer | May 15, 2026 | News Roundup
ELECTRIC UTILITY AND ERCOT NEWS E&E News: Solar to produce more power than coal in Texas, EIA says Federal researchers say solar on Texas’ main power grid may reach new heights in 2026, while Republicans continue to criticize renewable energy....
by R.A. Dyer | May 8, 2026 | Legislature
Under the “Bring Your Own Power” model, data center developers would willingly finance their own dedicated electric generation in order to leapfrog the interconnection process at ERCOT. ________________________________________________ Stymied by ERCOT’s mounting...
by R.A. Dyer | Apr 29, 2026 | Utility News
Net consolidated income for CenterPoint was $316 million during the first quarter of 2026. That represents a 6.4 percent increase over the same period in 2025. ________________________________________________ CenterPoint Energy this week announced quarterly revenue...
by R.A. Dyer | Apr 28, 2026 | News Roundup
ELECTRIC UTILITY AND ERCOT NEWS E&E News: States look to curb sky-high salaries of utility CEOs April 23 — “There’s no way to reconcile [utility CEO compensation] with the quality of service that customers are receiving and the affordability of service that...
by R.A. Dyer | Apr 22, 2026 | ERCOT
The report shows peak energy demand reaching 367,790 megawatts — an amount far exceeding the Texas grid’s current record of 85,508 megawatts registered in 2023.. ________________________________________________ Peak electricity consumption in Texas could more than...
