/tags/electricity-grid Electricity Grid en-US Copyright Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:56 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-20/texas-weather-cold-ercot-power-grid Temperatures across the state should rise into the 70s by next week. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:56 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-20/texas-weather-cold-ercot-power-grid Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2025-01-09/were-ready-to-go-texas-leaders-confident-about-preparations-power-grid-ahead-of-winter-storm Texas officials on Wednesday outlined preparations for the winter storm set to hit much of the state this week. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:28:08 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-09/were-ready-to-go-texas-leaders-confident-about-preparations-power-grid-ahead-of-winter-storm Blaise Gainey /environment-nature/2025-01-06/more-texans-are-investing-in-microgrids-to-avoid-winter-power-outages Microgrids generate and supply their own power in tandem with the grid and work as a backup option in case extreme weather knocks out power. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:29:25 GMT /environment-nature/2025-01-06/more-texans-are-investing-in-microgrids-to-avoid-winter-power-outages Elizabeth Trovall | Marketplace /texas-news/2024-12-12/what-can-we-expect-from-the-texas-energy-grid-this-winter In part, the answer depends on the weather. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:40:07 GMT /texas-news/2024-12-12/what-can-we-expect-from-the-texas-energy-grid-this-winter Sarah Asch | Texas Standard /news/2024-12-11/more-texas-homebuilders-are-including-blackout-protection-to-brace-for-potential-outages A home builder and an electricity retailer are partnering to install backup power batteries in new homes as Texans brace for potential outages this winter. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:08:55 GMT /news/2024-12-11/more-texas-homebuilders-are-including-blackout-protection-to-brace-for-potential-outages /texas-news/2024-12-04/grid-operator-says-texas-is-better-prepared-for-extreme-cold-this-winter ERCOT says conditions this winter could spark extreme cold, but additional power supply and continued weatherization efforts will lower the risk of power outages. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2024-12-04/grid-operator-says-texas-is-better-prepared-for-extreme-cold-this-winter Kayla Guo | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-11-26/crypto-miners-must-register-with-state-and-reveal-power-usage-under-new-texas-rule The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:52:18 GMT /texas-news/2024-11-26/crypto-miners-must-register-with-state-and-reveal-power-usage-under-new-texas-rule Kayla Guo | The Texas Tribune /news/2024-10-28/texas-electrical-grid-more-reliable-than-in-2021-when-millions-lost-power-in-winter-storm Energy experts say Texas' grid is more reliable than it was three years ago — when a massive winter storm knocked out power to millions. But there are still challenges. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-28/texas-electrical-grid-more-reliable-than-in-2021-when-millions-lost-power-in-winter-storm Pablo Arauz Peña /texas-news/2024-10-10/plan-for-new-link-between-texas-grid-and-neighboring-states-gets-boost-from-the-federal-government The Southern Spirit Transmission project would allow limited energy to flow between the Texas grid and neighboring grids. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:04:49 GMT /texas-news/2024-10-10/plan-for-new-link-between-texas-grid-and-neighboring-states-gets-boost-from-the-federal-government Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2024-10-01/market-manipulation-led-to-power-grid-failure-in-2021-lawsuit-alleges A three-year-long legal battle led by CirclesX, a Houston-based pipeline analytics firm, had its first hearing in Harris County. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:54:10 GMT /energy-environment/2024-10-01/market-manipulation-led-to-power-grid-failure-in-2021-lawsuit-alleges Elijah Carl | Texas Standard , Patrick M. Davis | Texas Standard