Utility Dive: ‘Shoulder season’ reliability a growing concern in ERCOT, other ISOs: Aurora Energy Research
Utility Dive: ‘Shoulder season’ reliability a growing concern in ERCOT, other ISOs: Aurora Energy ResearchJube 17 — Batteries, gas peaker plants and data centers will provide critical system flexibility by 2030 as load growth, aging infrastructure and weather volatility increase planning uncertainty, Aurora said.
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Katy Times: CenterPoint Energy continues resiliency efforts across 12-county region
Katy Times: CenterPoint Energy continues resiliency efforts across 12-county regionJune 16 — Alongside elected officials and community leaders, CenterPoint Energy leaders announced on June 6 the donation of a backup generator to the Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center as part of its Community Generator Donation Program to support local community resiliency.
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KTXS: Residents voice concern over proposed Oncor transmission line through the Big Country
KTXS: Residents voice concern over proposed Oncor transmission line through the Big CountryJune 13 — Oncor Electric has a new transmission line project underway, and one of the proposed routes would run through multiple Big Country counties and towns, including Buffalo Gap.
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KPRC TV: City of Houston raises concerns over proposed Livingston power lines project threatening drinking water supply
KPRC TV: City of Houston raises concerns over proposed Livingston power lines project threatening drinking water supplyJune 12 — City of Houston Public Works Director Randy Macchi said his department was never notified about the potential lake crossing—even though Lake Livingston supplies 70% of the city’s drinking water.
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Culture Map Dallas: Texas is No. 2 on list of states likely to see power outage in summer
Culture Map Dallas: June 11 — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the electric grid serving 90 percent of the state, predicts its system will set a monthly record for peak demand this August — 85,759 megawatts. That would exceed the current record of 85,508 megawatts, dating back to August 2023.
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Odessa American: Advanced Nuclear Energy bill goes to Gov. Abbott
Odessa American: Advanced Nuclear Energy bill goes to Gov. AbbottJune 11 — Pending Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval, the State of Texas is getting into the nuclear energy business in a big way with the establishment within the governor’s office of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office.
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Texas Tribune: Lawmakers passed bills this session to boost the state power grid but failed to limit renewables
Texas Tribune: Lawmakers passed bills this session to boost the state power grid but failed to limit renewablesJune 9 — With demand expected to soar, the Legislature passed bills aimed at boosting supply and making the grid more reliable. Bills to impose more regulations on renewables died.
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Texas Energy & Power Newsletter: Both Supply and Demand Are Booming in Texas
Texas Energy & Power Newsletter: Both Supply and Demand Are Booming in TexasJune 5— ERCOT shows over 400 gigawatts in the interconnection queue; IMM says batteries are lowering consumer costs; Industrial growth is over 15% annually in Oncor’s service territory; PUC meets this morning
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CW Houston 39: CenterPoint Energy strengthens resiliency ahead of 2025 hurricane season
CW Houston 39: CenterPoint Energy strengthens resiliency ahead of 2025 hurricane seasonJune 4 — As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins, CenterPoint Energy is highlighting major storm preparedness and resiliency upgrades completed ahead of June 1. The company urges customers across Greater Houston to create and practice an emergency plan now.
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Texas Energy and Power Newsletter:It’s Finally Over
June 3 — The Legislature has concluded its biennial 140-day sprint, rejecting proposals that would have kneecapped the Texas economy
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KHOU: Texas grid faces major summer test as hurricane season begins
KHOU: Texas grid faces major summer test as hurricane season beginsJune 2 — As hurricane season officially begins and summer heat intensifies across Texas, all eyes are on the state’s power grid. According to ERCOT’s latest supply and demand projections, Texas should have enough electricity to keep the lights on in the days ahead — but energy experts say there’s still cause for concern.
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Dallas Morning News: Dallas Atmos customers will see higher gas bills in June
Dallas Morning News: May 30 — Starting June 1, Dallas residential and commercial property owners will pay more on their gas bills. On average, residential bills will increase by $7.83 per month, while commercial bills will increase by $12.19.
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E&E News: DOE issues export approval for Texas gas expansion project
E&E News: DOE issues export approval for Texas gas expansion projectMay 30 — The Department of Energy issued a key authorization Thursday to an expansion of a natural gas liquefaction facility in southeast Texas, the first final export approval since President Donald Trump returned to office.
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