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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 ...
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States unveil first-of-its-kind plan to overhaul outdated energy systems: 'Essential to building a more affordable and reliable power grid'
This effort is inspiring because it addresses gaps and inadequate energy planning systems in New England and the Mid-Atlantic ...
Data Centers’ Hunger for Energy Could Raise All Electric Bills
Individuals and small businesses may end up bearing some of the cost of grid upgrades needed for large electricity users, a ...
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Low-Energy Fridays: If Our Grid Goes Down, How Do We Get Our Lights Back On?
Two weeks ago, tens of millions on the Iberian Peninsula lost electricity. While the reason for the disturbance could take ...
Politics and managing the electrical grid do not mix, panelists say
American Council on Renewable Energy speakers said politics cannot drive energy decisions if the nation wants to conquer its growth challenges.
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Electric Vehicles: Moving from the Garage to the Grid - Opportunities, Security Risks and Zero-Trust Approaches
EVs become gradually part of the electrical infrastructure. This requires active management of energy and digital security topics.
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The Summer of Electric Grid Discontent Is Coming to a City Near You
FERC's summer outlook warns that rising temperatures, AI-driven power consumption, and plant retirements could push the U.S.
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Building up Texas’ energy grid proving problematic
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.