Bush’s Agency Is Flooding Under Scrutiny
The latest news in an ongoing battle against the Texas General Land Office is actually a win for local advocacy groups who sought justice...
Texas Windstorm Insurance Rates Unchanged Now, but Another Look Coming
The Board of Directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association voted Tuesday to leave rates as is for now and to revisit the issue...
Did PUC ‘Wreak Havoc’ on Texas’ Power System?
On Wednesday, lawyers representing several large energy companies sparred in a Texas appeals court against the Texas Public Utility Commission due to the “invalid...
ERCOT Acknowledges Grid At Risk Of “Cascading Outages”
ERCOT, the state grid operator, has admitted that the Texas grid has transmission problems that "could lead to cascading outages.”
This week, the Electric Reliability...
Texas Grid Faces Challenges Amid Rising Demand And Weather Variability
Texans may experience power shortages and potential brownouts this summer due to a combination of factors. If there’s record demand, extreme heat, and low...
Despite Earlier Predictions, Gasoline Prices Unscathed by Laura
Gasoline prices may not be affected by Hurricane Laura. Before Hurricane Laura hit the Gulf Coast, oil rigs and platforms shut down and braced...
Food Banks Work to Feed Hungry Texans
Families and individuals who have never been in need of food are now. If you are without a paycheck because of the coronavirus pandemic...
Texas Bar Owners Sue Gov. Abbott
Texas bar owners angry about having to close for a second time are taking Gov. Greg Abbott to court. As of Wednesday, there are...
Texas Water Infrastructure Needs Big Fixes
Houston was under a boil notice for two days this year, but that could be just a sign of things to come if the...
Solar And Wind Outproducing Gas In Texas
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis indicates wind and solar power accounted for 34% of all power generation during the first three...
