Texas PUC directs staff to draft order approving Oncor-Sempra deal The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Thursday directed its staff to draft an order approving Sempra Energy’s purchase of Oncor Electric Delivery, majority owner of Texas’ largest transmission system, in a deal valued at almost $16.5 billion. DeAnn Walker, who chairs the PUC, directed … Continue reading Texas PUC directs staff to draft order approving Oncor-Sempra deal→
Are Electric Vehicles a Threat to the Texas Electrical Grid? Electric vehicles (EVs) can be a strangely polarizing topic among conservatives. Lots of conservatives remain skeptical of EV technologies and dislike the fact that they receive government subsidies. At R Street, we of course share their opposition to technology-specific subsidies, including subsidies for EVs. However, … Continue reading Are Electric Vehicles a Threat to the Texas Electrical Grid?→
LP&L formalizes two payment agreements in bid to join ERCOT Lubbock Power & Light has struck deals with the electric market it’s trying to join and the market it’s trying to leave — moves that have been encouraged by the Public Utilty Commission ahead of a final vote. That final vote may come as soon … Continue reading #LP_L formalizes two payment agreements in bid to join ERCOT→
Will batteries energize the Texas power grid? The Public Utility Commission of Texas plans to write the state’s first rule book for utilities that want to use batteries to store and deliver power to the grid, a move that could potentially trigger changes to how electricity is produced, delivered and regulated in the state. MOST … Continue reading Will batteries energize the Texas power grid?→
E.ON connects two battery storage units in Texas Two battery storage facilities have been put into operation in the US by E.ON. The Texas Waves energy storage units, which have a capacity of 10MW each, are capable of reacting quickly to fluctuations in the power grid. They will provide ancillary services to the Electric Reliability … Continue reading E.ON connects two battery storage units in Texas→
Texas PUC chair raises concerns over ERCOT independence In Texas, ERCOT’s independence is sacrosanct. While other regions include capacity markets and other reliability rules in their market models, policymakers in the Lone Star State laud what they say is a freer, more efficient market in ERCOT. Texas’s unique market model is partly due to its … Continue reading #Texas_PUC chair raises concerns over ERCOT independence→
What will keep Texas’ electricity grid humming? Big battery farms, salt caverns Texas is a leader in wind power and is quickly growing its solar capacity. The state, however, has fallen short in the newest green energy frontier: storage. Although it trails California and other early adopters, Texas is quickly adding more storage to make … Continue reading What will keep Texas’ electricity grid humming? Big #battery_farms, #salt_caverns→
Apex Sells Texas Gulf Coast Wind Farm To Sammons Renewable Energy Sammons Renewable Energy an investor and developer of renewable energy projects in North America, has acquired Midway Wind LLC from Apex Clean Energy. Located on the Texas Gulf Coast in San Patricio County, Midway Wind is a development project that will be made up … Continue reading #Apex Sells Texas Gulf Coast Wind Farm To Sammons Renewable Energy→
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