The Texas legislature's directed power grid reforms remain a work in progress as state officials deliberate the future of ERCOT.
Though he had previously announced his intent to run again in 2022, Rep. Chris Paddie (R-Marshall) has changed course.
After the price of electricity shot skyward back in February, wholesale electric provider Griddy had to file for bankruptcy.
Confronting the financial aftermath of the February blackouts is proving to be the more disagreeable of the issues surrounding the winter storm's fallout.
As another hot Texas summer begins, the state's power grid and those who run it hope to regain the public's trust after February's disaster.
ERCOT and PUC officials said they're confident the power grid will be able to meet the potential peak demand this summer as temperatures rise.
In addition to the legislative response, Abbott issued regulatory directives to the state's utilities regulator to shore up the power grid.
Texas' power grid is set to expand solar and wind generation in large quantities while it is bleeding coal and natural gas generation.
Due to a number of unexpected plant outages caused by mechanical failures, Texans have been asked to conserve energy for the next five days.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the state's omnibus response to the February blackouts along with ERCOT reform.
Legislation aimed at remedying the underlying causes of the February blackouts has been approved by both legislative chambers.
A delayed cold front caused temperatures to remain higher longer than expected which caused slim margins on Texas' power grid.
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Whether ERCOT can be sued is a question that must be adjudicated another day after the Texas Supreme Court declined to rule definitively on the question.
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Lt. Governor Dan Patrick increased pressure on Governor Abbott to reprice electricity transactions ahead of a looming deadline.
The Texas House and Senate are in a standoff over an estimated $4.2 billion overcharge during the winter blackouts.
After filing for bankruptcy, the utility provider Griddy is in negotiations with the Texas attorney general to provide relief for customers that paid exorbitant bills associated with blackouts.
The Texas Senate expedited legislation ordering the Public Utility Commission to reprice wholesale electricity transactions made during the winter storm blackouts.
The top two elected officials in the state butt heads over electricity repricing and the Public Utility Commission chair.
