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TRE: Solar and Storage Help Reliability; Texas Grid Roundup #68
Texas Reliability Entity says solar + storage helped avoid grid problems; large load workshop next week; 85 GW in the forecast next week; renewables…
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Power Costs Projected to Increase by $52 Billion: Grid Roundup #67
The federal budget bill will bring in a period of energy scarcity but the next six months will be interesting; Oncor files for a huge rate increase…
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RMR Costs Soar: Grid Roundup #66
RMR costs increase another 20%; ERCOT Board to consider NPRR 1282; ERCOT gives some details on its residential DR program; PUC unsure how to implement…
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High Demand Expected for Another Hotter Than Normal Summer: Grid Roundup #65
An ERCOT Board Meeting preview edition of the Grid Roundup: climate change is impacting the grid; generator queue remains strong; large load queue…
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Solar Power and Energy Consumption Both Up Sharply in Texas in 2025, Grid Roundup #64
A look at generation and consumption so far in 2025; ERCOT will host a workshop on large loads tomorrow and one on residential demand response Monday…
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Both Supply *and* Demand Are Booming in Texas: Grid Roundup #63
ERCOT shows over 400 gigawatts in the interconnection queue; IMM says batteries are lowering consumer costs; Industrial growth is over 15% annually in…
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Texas Energy Fund, Wildfires, Energy Efficiency and more: Grid Roundup #62
Texas Energy Fund is fully funded; Texas will put a bigger focus on reducing energy waste; update on major bills still moving; wildfire preparedness…
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Nearing the Legislative Finish Line: Grid Roundup #61
Key legislative deadlines have passed but much remains to be determined in final days; large load bill passes the House; Senate amends, passes coastal…
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Texas the Biggest Loser in US House Budget Bill: Grid Roundup #60
Texans likely to have a 17% increase in electric bills, over $100 billion in lost investment, and reduced grid reliability if the House bill is adopted…
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Senate Bill 6 Passes House Committee: Grid Roundup #59
House State Affairs passed SB 6 with Chairman Darby's HB 3970 added; PUC appointees go before Senate Nominations this morning; battery state-of-charge…
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Peak Performance: Grid Roundup #58
The peak demand record for May fell today, no conservation call or energy emergencies were needed as solar met 25-30% of demand throughout the day
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Record May Peak Demand Coming Wednesday: Grid Roundup #57
With a monster peak coming Wednesday amid 100+ degree temps in large portions of the state, we’re about to be reminded why solar & storage have large…
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