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Can We Triple Power Sources in 15 Years?
A new ERCOT report says AI data centers, electrified oil and gas operations, and other load growth could require three times the current amount of…
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Reading & Podcast Picks, 1/11/25
Articles and podcasts on connecting ERCOT to the rest of the country, the recent winter storm, a look ahead to the Texas legislative session, and much…
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Emma Hamilton
Texas Grid Reliability: Winter Storm Blair and What’s Changed Since 2021
News stories from the last few days that explain what's improved — and what hasn't —since Winter Storm Uri, and why Blair is not anything like Uri
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Is ERCOT attempting to "eighty-six" batteries?
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ERCOT Has More Questions to Answer
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ERCOT Still Doesn’t Understand Winter Demand
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A Year of the IRA in Texas: More Solar, Storage, Jobs, and Investment
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Heather Is Not Uri
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The Grid Solution That’s Close to Home
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Peak Demand Tomorrow Morning: Is the Grid Ready?
ERCOT is forecasting peak demand of over 73,000 megawatts. The grid should — should — be fine.
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A Cold Blast From the Past
As we head into the colder months, let's take a moment to revisit two past articles analyzing Texas's winter grid preparedness.
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Emma Hamilton
PCM Likely to Be Shelved Tomorrow, Grid Roundup #36
Chair Gleeson files memo expressing his hope the PUC will officially move away from the capacity market construct known as PCM. DRRS will be the next…
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Leadership and Finding Middle Ground with Governor Rick Perry
Rick Perry joined me to discuss Texas' energy leadership, the potential for nuclear power, the need for an all-of-the-above energy policy, the…
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You're Invited to a Special Subscriber-Only Presentation
Join me for a presentation and discussion this Friday at 11:00 CT on Texas' opportunities and risks in the energy expansion and transition.
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A Consumer-Led Solar and Storage Revolution with Sunrun CEO Mary Powell
The CEO of the largest residential solar and storage company in the US talks about the community benefits of clean energy and how distributed power…
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Railroad Commission Supports Renewables for Hydrogen, Grid Roundup #35
Also in this issue, Texas extends its renewable energy lead on California, PUC Staff releases timelines for all four Texas Energy Fund programs, and…
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Reading & Podcast Picks, December 6, 2024
Some great articles and podcasts to keep you informed on Texas energy
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Doug Lewin
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The Tables Are Turned: Becky Klein Interviews Me at the Texas Energy Summit
Becky Klein and I discuss the challenges of grid reliability, opportunities in energy efficiency and distributed energy resources, and my vision for…
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