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CenterPoint had inadequacies in generator procurement process, state-commissioned audit finds
The audit was initiated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) after state leaders questioned why CenterPoint had ...
Climate goals vs. computing growth: How tech can expand data centers and support clean energy
Sightline Institute explores the climate impact and solutions for data center-driven energy demands in the Pacific Northwest.
CenterPoint 'did not adequately follow its own practices' in leasing generators, audit says
CenterPoint Energy “did not adequately follow its own practices” in leasing its controversial generators for nearly $1 billion, according to a third-party audit ...
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One Click from Chaos: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in the Modern Grid
Smart grids enhance energy efficiency but face cyber threats, from ransomware to APTs. This blog explores key vulnerabilities ...
From power plants to your home: How the Texas grid works — and CPS’ role.
CPS Energy. NRG Energy. CenterPoint Energy. Austin Energy. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas — better known as ERCOT. Such names affiliated with the statewide electric grid are well known ...
Meta faces Democratic probe into plans to power a giant data center with gas
Meta’s building a new AI data center so massive in Louisiana that the local utility company has plans to construct three new ...
One year ago, a surprise derecho hit Houston. Why are customers on the hook for CenterPoint's costs?
CenterPoint Energy will pass on $400 million of its storm costs from last May to its Houston customers via a recently ...