by Vernon Trollinger | Feb 14, 2025 | Rate News, Saving Energy, Utility News
Some States May See Monthly Bills Double in Five Years Earlier this month, Dallas electricity customers saw the opening of the Edged Dallas data center. The new center is capable of providing 24 megawatts of electricity to power tenants working there. These tenants...
by Neil Bowery | Jan 4, 2025 | Saving Energy, Utility News
Is the ERCOT Grid Ready for Winter? With a polar vortex bringing freezing cold on its way, many Texans are wondering if ERCOT is ready. Learn Learn what you can do to save energy and keep your home warm and stay safe. A stretched polar vortex will arrive in Texas on...
by Neil Bowery | Dec 12, 2024 | Rate News, Utility News
Why Is Texas Registering Crypto Miners? The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of Texas approved a new rules requiring crypto currency mining companies to report their energy usage. Find out why and how it may affect electric rates. Texas is seeing a rapid growth...
by Jacob Lane | Nov 25, 2024 | Utility News
ERCOT Models Reveal Alarming Winter Blackout Risks for Texas Power Grid Pedestrians walk snowy streets in downtown streets during rush hour in downtown Dallas. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has released concerning projections that indicate Texas...
by Kristen Herrera | Jun 24, 2024 | Utility News
Are Ancillary Services Part of Your Electric Bill? Learn what ancillary services are and why these generator functions are so important to keeping the lights on in extreme weather. To keep our electric grid more stable, ERCOT buys ancillary services on a daily basis....
by Kristen Herrera | Jun 13, 2024 | Utility News
New Gas Fired Power Coming to Texas Learn how many natural gas generators have applied for Texas Energy Fund grants. More natural gas generation may help cut electricity rates but they will put more CO2 into the atmosphere. Last November, Texas voters said yes to a...