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Energy Statewide NewsERCOT Names Former Texas and Ohio Energy Executive Pablo Vegas as Permanent President and CEO

Brad JohnsonAugust 16, 2022

Vegas is currently an executive with Ohio company NiSource Utilities and previously worked for AEP Texas.

Brad JohnsonAugust 9, 2022

Miller has frequently feuded with Abbott and this time the pair spar over the reliability of the ERCOT power grid.

The state's conservation efforts saved the grid 500 megawatts of capacity before entering its tightest window on Monday.

The power grid operator said that while conditions might tighten, they do not expect any system-wide outages.

Despite setting a new all time record, the state's grid maintained more than enough electricity generation to power Texas through the heat wave.

O'Rourke has repeatedly accused Abbott of taking bribes from energy companies after the 2021 winter storm.

Daniel FriendFebruary 11, 2022

Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.

Daniel FriendFebruary 4, 2022

Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.

Brad JohnsonFebruary 3, 2022

Icy roads are the main problem across the state so far during this winter weather event.

Hayden SparksJanuary 4, 2022

Dallas County commissioners increased tax revenue by five percent in Fiscal Year 2022.

Daniel FriendDecember 31, 2021

Here’s a look back at the year’s biggest stories in the Lone Star State, from the statewide freeze to the battle over vaccine mandates.

Brad JohnsonDecember 10, 2021

The final slate of market reforms has yet to be decided, but this week the PUC released its first blueprint for decisions going forward.