energy

Tarrant, Somervell residents voice concerns about Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant.

And advice from plumbers on how to prepare your house or apartment for low temperatures while you’re away.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas expects sufficient electricity generation as much of the state will plunge into frigid temperatures.

Despite unanimously rejecting a petition to strengthen standards in the state, regulators with the Public Utility Commission said they weren't rejecting the idea outright. Instead, they said they needed more time to explore the issue.

Officials in Farmersville told residents they would face rolling blackouts Wednesday evening amid triple-digit temperatures. They later said the blackouts wouldn't be necessary.

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm came to North Texas to highlight its efforts to build a greener economy and avert more catastrophic consequences of climate change, but she was mostly asked about the price of gas at the pump.

Texas grid operators say Friday's call for conservation shows the system is working as intended. Some independent analysts say the latest grid assessment downplays the likelihood of extreme scenarios.

Much of the state is seeing record-breaking temperatures this spring. These extremes may be difficult for the electric grid to handle, especially one with a bunch of older power plants.

Labor shortages, supply chain issues, hesitant financial backers and a frosty relationship with the Biden administration have limited how much Texas oil and gas companies are ramping up production.

An association of civil engineers estimates the cost of Winter Storm Uri could reach $300 billion. The new report places part of the blame for the storm’s aftermath on a “run to fail” model adopted by energy companies.

The new development ends the immediate threat that up to 400,000 customers could lose power, but the underlying financial dispute between two energy giants stemming from last February's winter storm remains unresolved.

Regulators at the Public Utility Commission of Texas may take steps toward overhauling how electricity is bought and sold in the state on Thursday. Consumer advocates and energy experts fear the changes could increase electric bills without improving the grid.