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What CenterPoint says its doing right now to prepare for Tropical Storm Francine
Read full article: What CenterPoint says its doing right now to prepare for Tropical Storm FrancineOfficials with CenterPoint Energy has provided an update on the companyโs preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Francine.
CenterPoint Energy gives update on companyโs preparation efforts ahead of potential impacts from tropical system
Read full article: CenterPoint Energy gives update on companyโs preparation efforts ahead of potential impacts from tropical systemOfficials with CenterPoint Energy provided an update on the companyโs preparation efforts ahead of potential impacts from a tropical system later this week.
Pato O'Ward dominates Milwaukee and displays his popularity with 1st win on an oval since 2022
Read full article: Pato O'Ward dominates Milwaukee and displays his popularity with 1st win on an oval since 2022Pato OโWard remained in the headlines Saturday by winning the first race of a doubleheader at the Milwaukee Mile, where he has spent the weekend questioning IndyCar leadership for allowing NASCAR to beat the series to a race in Mexico City.
ERCOT forecast to reach near historic peak of energy demand. How much can it take?
Read full article: ERCOT forecast to reach near historic peak of energy demand. How much can it take?Naturally, with the growing power demand, it shouldnโt come as a surprise that ERCOT will reach another peak. According to ERCOTโs records, its grid has reached peak demand hours consecutively each year. In August 2023, the record peaked at 85,508 MW, surpassing its peak demand from July 2022, which was at 80,148 MW.
Weeks after Hurricane Beryl, power finally restored to businesses at Westheimer plaza
Read full article: Weeks after Hurricane Beryl, power finally restored to businesses at Westheimer plazaCenterPoint Energy is expected to restore power to the area on Monday when KPRC 2's Rilwan Balogun was set to meet with a restaurant owner, however, neighboring business owners revealed the entire plaza has been without electricity.
Will Power wins IndyCar Series race at Iowa Speedway that ended with a 4-car crash on the last lap
Read full article: Will Power wins IndyCar Series race at Iowa Speedway that ended with a 4-car crash on the last lapWill Power broke through at Iowa Speedway, winning the second IndyCar Series race of the weekend for his first victory at the track.
ERCOT Chairman Paul Foster stepping down from Board of Directors
Read full article: ERCOT Chairman Paul Foster stepping down from Board of DirectorsThe announcement was made Tuesday in a brief social media post describing Foster's work as "integral to ERCOT and to the electric power industry in Texas."
Garden Oaks man overjoyed as power is restored at his home almost a week after storm
Read full article: Garden Oaks man overjoyed as power is restored at his home almost a week after stormA Garden Oaks man literally lit up with excitement as his power was finally restored, six days after it initially went out.
Stay powered and protected with A&A GenProโs premier home generator services
Read full article: Stay powered and protected with A&A GenProโs premier home generator servicesThe experienced team at A&A GenPro does everything in house start to finish, and they only concentrate on one thing: GENERATORS!
This is when ERCOT predicts we could see rolling blackouts
Read full article: This is when ERCOT predicts we could see rolling blackoutsThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas has released a forecast for January 2024 and it explains when the power grid has the highest chances of requiring conservations, and even rolling blackouts.
Four substations attacked in Washington state, leaving thousands without power
Read full article: Four substations attacked in Washington state, leaving thousands without powerFour electricity substations in the Tacoma, Washington, area were attacked Sunday, affecting thousands of customers, authorities said.
Power restored to residents on Bolivar Peninsula, many spent Christmas Day without electricity
Read full article: Power restored to residents on Bolivar Peninsula, many spent Christmas Day without electricityResidents who live on Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County had to spend Christmas Day without power.
Only on 2: Astros fan loses phone miles away from home, finds it through strangers on the internet
Read full article: Only on 2: Astros fan loses phone miles away from home, finds it through strangers on the internetNever underestimate the power of social media. As one Astros fan can tell you, well enough, when the internet comes together to return precious items, it can be a homerun.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Customer shocked by surprise electricity switch
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Customer shocked by surprise electricity switchWe protect our homes and property by locking doors and gates. We put passwords on accounts with sensitive information. But KPRC 2 Investigates discovered thereโs nothing you can do to protect your electric service from getting canceled or switched without your consent.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power during peak hours through the weekend
Read full article: ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power during peak hours through the weekendOn Friday afternoon, ERCOT asked Texans to conserve power by setting their thermostats at 78-degrees or above and avoiding the usage of large appliances during peak hours this weekend.
Preliminary study uncovers socioeconomic disparities during historic 2021 winter freeze
Read full article: Preliminary study uncovers socioeconomic disparities during historic 2021 winter freezeThe winter storm that blacked out much of Texas in February 2021 was brutal, but some neighborhoods throughout the greater Harris County area were fare worse off than others when it came to power restoration.
Actor Joseph Sikora chats roles in hit shows โOzarkโ on Netflix, and new spinoff series โPower Book IV: Forceโ on STARZ
Read full article: Actor Joseph Sikora chats roles in hit shows โOzarkโ on Netflix, and new spinoff series โPower Book IV: Forceโ on STARZFans will recognize actor Joseph Sikora from his role in โOzarkโ on Netflix, and from the โPowerโ franchise on Starz, but now the fan favorite is chatting all about his latest spin off series - โPower Book IV: Forceโ
Majority of US states pursue nuclear power for emission cuts
Read full article: Majority of US states pursue nuclear power for emission cutsMany states in the U.S. are coming to the conclusion that solar, wind and other renewable power sources might not be enough to keep the lights on as they seek to dramatically cut their use of fossil fuels.
Griddy customers donโt have to pay huge bills from February freeze
Read full article: Griddy customers donโt have to pay huge bills from February freezeFormer customers of Griddy Energy are off the hook. A settlement between the Texas Attorney General and the wholesale electric provider means customers stuck with huge bills from the February freeze won't have to pay a dime.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs sweeping legislation into law to prevent another Texas power grid failure
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott signs sweeping legislation into law to prevent another Texas power grid failureOn Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed sweeping legislation to prevent another weather disaster that crippled the state back in February.
Have you been thinking about energy providers, ever since the recent winter storm?
Read full article: Have you been thinking about energy providers, ever since the recent winter storm?The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Have you considered switching energy providers? It might be on your mind especially following last monthโs winter storm. If you recall, the winter storm left millions of Texans without power.
Power failure: Texas Senators take โfirst step toward reformโ
Read full article: Power failure: Texas Senators take โfirst step toward reformโHOUSTON โ After two days and two hearings, Texas state senators and representatives will begin deciding how to reform the embattled Electric Reliability Council of Texas, ERCOT, which manages the flow of electricity across our state. Magness testified ERCOT is asking each of the 185 power plants that went down during the storm to provide specific reasons for the outages. Nye testified his list did include natural gas facilities, but he learned during the storm his list was not the most current. Garland Power and Light COO Tom Hancock told state senators the company invested in a robust winterization effort following the 2011 winter storm that caused similar problems in Texas. Hancock said as a result none of the natural gas facilities in their territory went offline.
Should you switch electricity providers or stay where you are? Hereโs what you need to know.
Read full article: Should you switch electricity providers or stay where you are? Hereโs what you need to know.HOUSTON โ Last weekโs electric shortage has given some customers a jolt. Some people who were on variable rate wholesale electricity plans now owe thousands of dollars for just one month of power. If you were to switch providers today, Jesson Bradshaw, the CEO of Energy Ogre says rates are not bad. CenterPoint is now going back and correcting that usage data to send to retail electric providers so they know what to charge customers. And if youโre on a switch hold, you can not switch from your provider,โ said Davies.
Chambers County woman files class-action suit against Griddy, claims company was price gouging during storm
Read full article: Chambers County woman files class-action suit against Griddy, claims company was price gouging during stormThe Griddy app displays the current wholesale electricity price on a phone in this 2019 file photo. HOUSTON โ A Chambers County woman has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the electric company, Griddy. This is not the first time Griddy customers have felt the effects of extreme weather on the electric bills. This means that if the companyโs wholesale price goes up, the customerโs price goes up as well. Itโs unclear how many other Texans also pay wholesale prices from other companies.
Ask 2: Do we still need to conserve electricity?
Read full article: Ask 2: Do we still need to conserve electricity?As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Do we still need to conserve electricity? ERCOT ended emergency operations last Friday after power outages forced the electrical grid to conserve power during the winter storm. Thank you for your help in saving energy while the need was greatest! @ERCOT_ISO has returned to normal operations and conservation is no longer being requested.
Power failure: What warnings did ERCOT send and when?
Read full article: Power failure: What warnings did ERCOT send and when?On February 8, ERCOT notified power generators freezing temperatures were on the way and would last from February 11 to 15. At 12:17 a.m. on February 15, ERCOT moved to a Level 1 Energy Emergency Alert and asked for power conservation. ERCOT is urging consumers and businesses to reduce electricity usage.โAt1:25 a.m. ERCOT was at EEA Level 3, the highest level. AdERCOT reported a total of 185 power plants were offline during the storm. Once adopted, power plants could face stiff penalties if weatherization standards are not followed.
Houston Newsmakers: Record breaking winter weather cripples Texas
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: Record breaking winter weather cripples TexasInvestigating the Texas power gridThe forecast was for record breaking cold for Texas, including Houston. KPRC Investigates reporter Robert Arnold takes a deep dive into what went wrong and is a guest on this weekโs Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall. After his second impeachment acquittal, former president Trump may have a renewed ability to play a pivotal role in the future of the Republican Party but to what end? โHe has the ability to make life very difficult for the Republican party, particularly in seats that are competitive seats where they want some moderate or centrist moderate candidates,โ Jones said. โI think that heโs going to be the butt of national jokes for a while,โ Professor Rottinghaus said.
Stateโs power grid resumes normal operations, moves out of emergency conditions
Read full article: Stateโs power grid resumes normal operations, moves out of emergency conditionsHOUSTON โ Leaders with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) ended emergency protocols and ceased rotating outages Friday morning. ERCOT leaders said enough power plants came back online to bring stability to the stateโs power grid. With the crisis now passed, Magness said ERCOT is sending out Request for Information to all power generators who went offline during the storm. Magness said these RFIโs will help ERCOT gain a better understanding of exactly why 185 power plants tripped offline Sunday night and Monday morning. AdDan Woodfin, ERCOT senior director of system operations, said the stateโs grid unexpectedly lost 40% of its power supply during the storm.
ERCOT officials say rotating outages a possibility as more people come back online across Texas
Read full article: ERCOT officials say rotating outages a possibility as more people come back online across TexasHOUSTON โ Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) officials held a news conference Thursday to address the current power situation in Texas, saying there is a possibility that outages could continue if demand outstrips supply as people come back online. AdIn addition to the discussion about the current situation, ERCOT said information about the facilities that failed and a timeline of events will eventually come out in weeks or even perhaps months ahead. The officials also addressed local calls for the ERCOT board to be replaced, saying if the Texas Legislature would sanction such a change, it would follow such governance. Discussing winterization of facilities, ERCOT officials said thatโs a matter for the owners who operate the facilities across the state. The ERCOT officials declined to give a grade to themselves when pressed by reporters, with one saying, โI think other people ought to grade us.
Time to switch power providers? Why waiting until after the Texas electricity crisis could be costly
Read full article: Time to switch power providers? Why waiting until after the Texas electricity crisis could be costlyNot because it will get anyoneโs lights on faster, but because residents and business owners could be out a lot of money if some electricity providers start to fold in the days ahead. CenterPoint said customers without power should be prepared to have no power for several more days. - These conditions in the electric industry mean we will likely start to see some retail electric providers (These are the companies you pay for electricity.) That is what the retail electric providers pay to get it. Some electric providers are telling customers to please leave... even offering $100 off their last electric bills to encourage customers to go somewhere else.
โThis is unacceptableโ: Abbott declares ERCOT reform an emergency item for legislature, wants investigation of agency
Read full article: โThis is unacceptableโ: Abbott declares ERCOT reform an emergency item for legislature, wants investigation of agencyGreg Abbott on Tuesday declared the reform of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas an emergency item for the upcoming 2021 legislative session. โThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas has been anything but reliable over the past 48 hours,โ Abbott said in a statement Tuesday. โFar too many Texans are without power and heat for their homes as our state faces freezing temperatures and severe winter weather. I've asked the House State Affairs and Energy Resources Committees to convene a joint hearing on Feb. 25 about the factors that led to sustained power outages across Texas. Governor Dan Patrick also expressed his concerns over ERCOTโs handling of the power outages, announcing that the Senate Business & Commerce committee would move forward with hearings to assess the ERCOTโs operations.
One Montgomery County leader who is without power shares how sheโs staying warm
Read full article: One Montgomery County leader who is without power shares how sheโs staying warmMeghan Ballard Arthur, of Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, is doing her best to keep her family warm. Like many residents of Montgomery County, Arthur and her family have been without power for the last 24 hours. She says she and her family have used blankets to seal windows and doors, and have moved into an inner room of the home to stay warm. She asks that Montgomery County residents be patient as crews work to get power restored, and acknowledges that power infrastructure was not set up for an event such as the one experienced in the area, with temperatures plummeting into the teens. Warming stations have been set up for residents with no power or water.
Expert says power outages in Texas result of poor planning on multiple levels
Read full article: Expert says power outages in Texas result of poor planning on multiple levelsHOUSTON โ More than 1 million customers in the Houston area are left without power in the coldest stretch of weather in decades. โThe private company providers and generators of that power, their operations totally froze up,โ Abbott said. He posted a Tweet that said, โNeither the City of Houston nor Harris County controls or regulates ERCOT or the power generators. โThe ERCOT market design is fatally flawed,โ said Ed Hirs, the University of Houston energy fellow. Hirs said those generators typically focus their efforts on the summer months -- when they expect their power plants to have high demand.
Power claims another pole at Indy, Dixon's woes continue
Read full article: Power claims another pole at Indy, Dixon's woes continueINDIANAPOLIS โ Will Power will start from the pole Saturday at Indianapolis after posting the fastest lap in morning qualifying. It's his fifth pole this season and the 61st career pole, which is second all-time behind Mario Andretti (67). โWe made a lot of changes last night," Power said, explaining he was not satisfied with Friday's car. And when Newgarden won Friday's race , with Dixon finishing ninth, the lead was trimmed to 40 points with two races remaining. โIt will take more horsepower we'll use more in these conditions, where as in July it would have been easy to do a two-stop race," Power said.