The Texas Legislature should encourage a planning process that creates a truly cost-efficient system, meeting the state’s needs today and enabling its growth tomorrow. Bryn Baker is senior director of policy and markets at the Texas Energy Buyers Alliance, which represents employers and large electricity buyers across the state. This piece appeared in the AustinContinue reading “Baker: Texas Needs to Invest Big in Energy Transmission to Be Competitive”
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Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Robust Energy Industry At Dallas Citizens Council
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ robust energy sector during a fireside chat at the Dallas Citizens Council 2024 Annual Meeting in Dallas. “Texas is the fourth-largest producer of oil in the entire world,” said Governor Abbott. “This is owed to the hard work and determination of the men and women of the energy industry.Continue reading “Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Robust Energy Industry At Dallas Citizens Council”
New Analysis Shows Energy Storage Keeps Costs Low and Power Reliable in Texas
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released an analysis highlighting how recent significant additions of energy storage capacity over the past year in Texas has resulted in lower energy costs for consumers, the ability to avoid conservation appeals, and has enabled the power grid to better navigate extreme weather events. Key findings include: ERCOT has confirmed theContinue reading “New Analysis Shows Energy Storage Keeps Costs Low and Power Reliable in Texas”
Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council Releases Report to 89th Texas Legislature
Today, the Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council released its report titled, “Hydrogen Energy Development in Texas – A Report for the 89th Texas Legislature“. The Council is composed of leaders from government and industry including: Christi Craddick, Chairman Railroad Commission of Texas; Richard Fenza, Air Liquide; Preston Kurtz, Air Products & Chemicals; Nigel Jenvey, BakerContinue reading “Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council Releases Report to 89th Texas Legislature”
GridStor Commences Construction on Galveston County Battery Energy Storage Project
220 MW Texas facility expected to begin operation in summer 2025, From Gridstor: https://gridstor.com/gridstor-commences-construction-on-galveston-county-battery-energy-storage-project/ GridStor, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, announced today that construction is underway for its 220 MW, 440 MWh battery facility in Galveston County, Texas. The Hidden Lakes Reliability Project (formerly called Evelyn Energy Storage) is expectedContinue reading “GridStor Commences Construction on Galveston County Battery Energy Storage Project”
Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group Releases Report
Today, the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group has released its report to the Texas Public Utility Commission. The PUC Working Group was formed at the request of Governor Greg Abbott who asked that: “This working group should focus on understanding the state’s role in deploying and using advanced nuclear reactors; consider aJI potential financialContinue reading “Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group Releases Report”
RWE and Rivian Sign 15-year Power Purchase Agreement for Clean Electricity Supply from 127-Megawatt Champion Wind Farm in Texas
RWE, the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., today announced it signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian for the electricity from an upgraded RWE wind project in West Texas. The PPA underlines RWE’s ability to support the demand for clean electricity from manufacturing, technology and other energy-intensive sectors. UnderContinue reading “RWE and Rivian Sign 15-year Power Purchase Agreement for Clean Electricity Supply from 127-Megawatt Champion Wind Farm in Texas”
ERCOT Redesigns Mobile App to Enhance User Experience
Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) today announced the release of the newly enhanced ERCOT mobile app. The mobile app was redesigned to empower users with easy access to transparent, reliable, and real-time information on ERCOT grid conditions and operations. “We are committed to providing reliable information on real-time grid conditions and operations that isContinue reading “ERCOT Redesigns Mobile App to Enhance User Experience”
TotalEnergies Starts Up its Largest Utility-Scale Solar Farms with Batteries in the United States
TotalEnergies has started commercial operations of Danish Fields and Cottonwood, two utility-scale solar farms with integrated battery storage located in southeast Texas. These new projects, with a combined capacity of 1.2 GW, are part of a portfolio of renewable assets totaling 4 GW in operation or under construction in Texas. Danish Fields is TotalEnergies’ largest solarContinue reading “TotalEnergies Starts Up its Largest Utility-Scale Solar Farms with Batteries in the United States”
ERCOT to Implement Key Market Design Change: Real-Time Co-optimization (RTC)
From ERCOT: Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) today announced a target go-live date of December 5, 2025, which is earlier than the originally contemplated go-live timeframe of mid-2026, for the implementation of Real-Time Co-optimization (RTC) in the ERCOT market. RTC is the process of dispatching energy and Ancillary Services interchangeably in the Real-Time Market.Continue reading “ERCOT to Implement Key Market Design Change: Real-Time Co-optimization (RTC)”