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The Back MicThe Back Mic: Senate Finance Chair Talks Budget, Two Electricity Priority Bills Face Opposition, Agency Budget Cuts Up in the Air

Brad JohnsonApril 2, 2021

This week — a look at the state budget, votes on utility reform bills, and agency budget requests.

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Energy Statewide NewsTexas Electricity Grid Regulator Issues Blackouts Amid Winter Storm

Brad JohnsonFebruary 15, 2021

Electricity demand spiked Monday morning due to the winter weather roiling Texas. That, combined with frozen wind turbines and out-of-commission gas plants, led to blackouts across the state.

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EnergyERCOT Projects Record Energy Usage for 2020 Summer

Brad JohnsonMay 28, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic drastically changing the typical demand models, Texas' energy regulator braces for a hot summer.

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