Texas opted for its own power grid at the turn of the 20th to the 21st century. Natural gas and wind generate most of Texas’s electricity and its infrastructure wasn’t winterized against ...

A study by North American Electric Reliability Corporation found that ultra-fast response times of batteries help to stabilize the grid better than slower thermal sources.

As the hottest days of summer near, ERCOT sees little risk of blackouts in part due to increased solar and battery capacity.

My wife and I aren't relying on the Texas power grid this summer. We installed a 22-kilowatt Generac at our Houston home.

We spent the time to research and plan our own installation, and it'll help you make the right decisions when you build out ...

A major cyberattack on the US electrical grid has long worried security experts. Such an attack wouldn’t be easy. But if an ...

Electric provider and others team up to bring virtual power plants to Texas The system is seen as a way to provide cleaner and more affordable power. By Andrea Guzmán , Texas Brands Reporter May ...

AUSTIN, TEXAS - JULY 03: In an aerial view, the Decker Creek Power Station is shown on July 03, 2024 in Austin, Texas. The state of Texas is developing plans to double its Texas Energy Fund of $5 ...

The main power system for the state of Texas is bracing for a surge in electricity demand as a heat wave is forecast to drive up temperatures across the middle of the state to above 100 degrees ...

An Austin-based home battery company dedicated to relieving Texas' energy grid issues is expanding its services to growing ...

Texas power grid experts express confidence in handling record-breaking May energy demand as Houston temperatures soar into the 90s. To stream KHOU 11 on your phone, you need the KHOU 11 app ...

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