President Donald Trump claims that rapid adoption of solar and wind power has made U.S. electricity unstable and expensive, ...

The operator of the state's electricity grid is asking Texans to conserve power this weekend, after six generation plants went offline Friday amid unseasonably hot weather. Thermostats should be ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference on January 31, 2023 in Austin, Texas. The Texas Governor has come under fire over his handling of the power grid issue.

The power grid is a network of power plants that generate electricity and power lines that deliver it. Texas’ unique grid has been under heavy scrutiny since the February 2021 winter storm, when ...

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas says yes. In a press release last week, the agency says that it has worked with the Public Utility Commission to reform and increase grid reliability.

The head of ERCOT said the lights and AC should stay on this summer. The forecast comes after a statewide inspection of the ...

An arctic blast brought snow, ice, and subfreezing temperatures to Texas, nearly collapsing the state grid. The storm caused widespread power outages, leaving millions in the dark and cold for ...

When severe weather or other problems affect the Texas power grid, you want to know how extensive power outages are in your area. The Express-News’ new power-outage tracker brings you up-to-date ...

In what will be a significant test of the Texas electric grid’s stability, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas said there is plenty of power for the demand when snow and wintry precipitation start falling on ...

Solar energy now makes up almost 20% of the grid’s capacity and 40% of new gigawatts in line for interconnection, with power ...

In what will be a significant test of the Texas electric grid’s stability, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas said there is plenty of power for the demand when snow and wintry precipitation start falling on ...

Early next year, the Texas grid will get its first dose of clean power from underground — by means of a “battery” buried in the rock. On Tuesday, the San Miguel Electric Cooperativ… ...