/tags/electricity electricity en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:40:07 GMT /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 /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 /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 /texas-news/2024-07-31/centerpoint-wants-1-billion-plus-hurricane-beryl-recovery-costs-to-be-covered-by-customers The Houston utility company told investors during a Tuesday conference call that its total restoration costs for the hurricane and derecho windstorm in May are estimated to be at least $1.6 billion, which likely will result in a 2% increase to Houston-area customers' bills for a period of 15 years. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:20:12 GMT /texas-news/2024-07-31/centerpoint-wants-1-billion-plus-hurricane-beryl-recovery-costs-to-be-covered-by-customers Adam Zuvanich /news/2024-07-17/denton-approves-electric-rate-increase-four-months-after-the-last-hike Another round of utility rate increases will go into effect in October, as part of a quarterly review process the Denton City Council approved in March. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:09:53 GMT /news/2024-07-17/denton-approves-electric-rate-increase-four-months-after-the-last-hike Christian McPhate | Denton Record-Chronicle /2024-07-02/texas-to-double-5-billion-state-fund-aimed-at-expanding-the-power-grid The announcement came soon after a new prediction by the state’s main grid operator that power demands will nearly double by 2030. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:21:18 GMT /2024-07-02/texas-to-double-5-billion-state-fund-aimed-at-expanding-the-power-grid Kayla Guo | The Texas Tribune /news/2024-06-03/power-outages-north-texas-oncor-customers-spoiled-foods Oncor Electric will not be compensating customers with rotting food from electricity outages after severe storms hit North Texas. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-03/power-outages-north-texas-oncor-customers-spoiled-foods Penelope Rivera /2024-05-14/renewable-energy-generation-reaches-30-globally A report found that solar and wind growth led the trend. Tue, 14 May 2024 10:41:10 GMT /2024-05-14/renewable-energy-generation-reaches-30-globally Alexandra Hart | Texas Standard /texas-news/2024-04-30/ercot-cautions-of-a-potential-power-emergency-this-week Electricity demand is increasing with rising temperatures, but it’s still maintenance season for power plants, causing a supply crunch. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:27:20 GMT /texas-news/2024-04-30/ercot-cautions-of-a-potential-power-emergency-this-week Alexandra Hart | Texas Standard /texas-news/2024-04-05/xcel-energy-accepts-responsibility-for-historic-texas-panhandle-wildfire-but-denies-negligence The electric provider in charge of the downed power poles that sparked the largest wildfire in Texas history told Texas lawmakers on Thursday that the company is accepting responsibility — but denying negligence — for circumstances that led to the fire. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:21:20 GMT /texas-news/2024-04-05/xcel-energy-accepts-responsibility-for-historic-texas-panhandle-wildfire-but-denies-negligence Brad Burt | KTTZ