Senate Bill 931 – Abandoning Texas Energy Investors Repeal of the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and CREZ Authority SB 931, which would repeal the RPS (Renewable Portfolio Standard) and eliminate the still-not-complete CREZ program, represents a massive step backward in Texas successful energy policies. The bill harms investors who committed capital to Texas renewable generationContinue reading “Wind Coalition Urges No Vote on Texas SB 931”
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ERCOT Mobile App Update Offers Real-Time Conditions, Wholesale Prices, and More
From ERCOT – The next generation of the free ERCOT Energy Saver mobile app is now available for Apple and Android devices. The upgrade features a new user interface that includes hourly and real-time system conditions, wholesale prices, and access to other information about ERCOT, the grid and the competitive electric market. “We continue toContinue reading “ERCOT Mobile App Update Offers Real-Time Conditions, Wholesale Prices, and More”
10,000 Wind Energy Jobs Created (May 2010 Perryman Report)
Texas Study Finds Substantial Economic Benefits and Consumer Savings from Wind Power and CREZ Transmission Plan WACO, Texas (May 20, 2010) – The typical Texas residential consumer is expected to potentially save $160 to $355 annually in electricity bills, once new transmission lines are completed to deliver wind power throughout the state, according to aContinue reading “10,000 Wind Energy Jobs Created (May 2010 Perryman Report)”
Statement by Wind Coalition on the Recent Texas Power Outages
The following statement was issued by Paul Sadler, executive director of The Wind Coalition, on the recent power outages: “It has been reported that approximately 50 fossil fuel generating units tripped offline, reducing expected output of approximately 7,000 MW on the electric grid, triggering rolling blackouts. We know these companies and individuals are working tirelesslyContinue reading “Statement by Wind Coalition on the Recent Texas Power Outages”