by R.A. Dyer | Feb 3, 2026 | ERCOT
Some legislative changes likely helped protect the grid during the January cold snap and other changes were inconsequential. Luck also played a role. ________________________________________________ About 50,000 Texans lost power during last month’s winter storm — a...
by R.A. Dyer | Jan 27, 2026 | Gas
The Rider WNA is intended to stabilize customer bills despite seasonal changes. ________________________________________________ Although North Texas experienced relatively balmy weather last month, gas utility bills ended up higher than expected for many customers....
by R.A. Dyer | Jan 26, 2026 | ERCOT
Vegas also called for permission for ERCOT to require data centers and other industrial facilities to stop drawing electricity, if necessary. ________________________________________________ ERCOT has received federal authorization to deploy data center backup...
by R.A. Dyer | Jan 23, 2026 | Gas
Under the company’s request, Atmos customers could expect to pay 10.4 percent more each month, or at least $135 more per year. ________________________________________________ Dallas residents would see their gas rates increase by $11.25 per month on average...
by R.A. Dyer | Jan 23, 2026 | Telecom
Nearly 60 cities have argued in lawsuits that the legislation violates state constitutional bans on giving things of value to private corporations without sufficient consideration and public purpose. ________________________________________________ Legislation capping...
by R.A. Dyer | Jan 22, 2026 | Telecom
The LCRA will use the money to expand high-speed internet access in rural communities and to strengthen flood-monitoring systems. ________________________________________________ The Lower Colorado River Authority, the nonprofit public power utility that manages the...
