KERA: Energy expert says Texas should weatherize natural gas to prevent future blackouts Jan. 3 — Some regions of the state have seen below freezing temperatures over the last few days, leaving some Texans worried the electrical grid could fail, as it did last...
KCEN: The majority of Texas power generators are weatherized, according to a new report Dec. 13 — The Public Utility Commission told power generators in October they must complete winter weather emergency preparation measures by Dec. 1 of 2021. The generators...
KXAN: Why Texas wind turbines might choose to ‘winterize’ differently than those in colder climates Dec. 3 — A report released by the International Energy Agency is projecting a 95% increase in renewable energy capacity across the world over the next five years – a...
Utility Dive: Southeast utilities confront extreme weather, new peak demand patterns to avoid Texas-style blackouts Nov. 8 — The Texas storm was a reminder for utilities in the region, which are more familiar with summer peaking events, that extreme weather is...
Texas Tribune: As world leaders seek to rein in methane, Texas’ oil and gas industry pressured to cut emissions Nov. 2 — A proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule could require oil and gas producers to monitor and reduce emissions of methane in the...
Utility Dive: These 7 efficiency policies could help Texas avoid $8B in new gas plants, ACEEE says Oct. 14 — A set of seven residential energy efficiency and demand response programs deployed “aggressively” to Texas electric customers over five years...
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