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Blog: Sisyphus Power and the Promise of Utility Scale Gravity Storage
A recent study has found that combining hydro-power with mountain storage could represent a realistic option for areas with high electricity costs.
Blog: ERCOT CEO Calls New Solar Development the ‘Big Story’
The ERCOT CEO outlines for lawmakers surprising solar development numbers, says industrial users want more of it.
Blog: West Texas Oil and Gas Pose Challenges for Transmission Planners
A timing disconnect between planning requirements for the oil and gas industry and planning requirements for transmission projects has complicated the ERCOT mission.
Blog: Experts Predict Coming Electric Vehicle Revolution
Published reports project that 29 global auto manufacturers plan to invest $300 billion in electric vehicles over the next five to 10 years.
Blog: Beware PowerToChoose Copy Cats
A number of private companies have begun marketing their own non-affiliated websites with names that sound similar to powertochoose.org. Just conduct a “power to choose” search on Google to see a long list of them.
Blog: ERCOT’s Reserve Margin Climbs for Summer 2020; Electricity Demand Up
For summer 2020, the planning reserve margin should hit 10.6 percent, according to the report.
Blog: ERCOT Projects Sufficient Reserves for Upcoming Winter, Spring
“We studied a range of potential risks and believe there will be sufficient operating reserves,” said Manager of Resource Adequacy Pete Warnken.
Gatehouse Media Investigation: Reporters Analyze Heat Deaths, Utility Disconnections
The reporters found cases across the state in which Texans died in the summer heat without electric service.
New Report: Snapshot Report on 2019 Electricity Complaints
The Texas Coalition for Affordable Power reviewed electricity complaints and inquiries filed with the PUC’s Office of Customer Protection.
Blog: ERCOT stakeholders Consider Potentially Beneficial System Revisions
The new system should make the wholesale power market more efficient, and indirectly benefit home consumers.
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