Tag Archives: ERCOT
Climate Change Will Drive Up Energy Use in Texas and Beyond
A new study found that global energy demand could rise by as much as 58 percent in the next 30 years due to climate change. But Texas’ electric grid doesn’t exactly account for this climate impact.
When the summer heat peaks in Texas, the familiar hum of air conditioners across the state grows a little louder, and the demand for electricity on the state’...Read More
After Failing to Prop Up Coal in Texas, Rick Perry is Trying Again Nationwide
As energy secretary, Perry is proposing to guarantee profits for uncompetitive coal plants in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.
In late 2005, then-Governor Rick Perry was in the middle of a protracted battle with a coalition of environmentalists, renewable energy advocates, mayors and lo...Read More
Winds of Change
Scare-mongering claims about Texas' electric grid capacity haven't yet played out, despite record-setting winds.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas says 'human ingenuity' will allow it to integrate record amounts of wind-generated energy into the grid....Read More
Solar Power Could See Explosive Growth in Texas over Coming Decades
Solar is just a tiny sliver—less than 1 percent—of Texas' electricity mix. Yet, the economics are becoming increasingly favorable for solar to take off ...Read More
