Power Plant

Amid hotter-than-expected weather, the state’s grid regulator wants plants online and available to supply electricity to meet increased demand.

The goal of the Texas Power Grid Investment Summit was to attract investors to build natural gas power plants in Texas. But it was colored by the history of BlackRock and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the two main organizers.

Ever since 2021, when a massive winter storm crashed the state’s energy system and left millions without power for days, forecasts like this have provoked deep anxiety in Texas.

North Texans have another opportunity to voice their opinion on an application allowing the Comanche Peak nuclear power plant to keep its reactors online through 2053.

Supporters say the creation of the energy fund will bolster the Texas grid. Opponents say it's an unnecessary giveaway to power companies and the gas industry.

As rapid growth projection for Denton continues, Denton Municipal Electric is seeking to expand its campus on Spencer Road by raising rates in 2025.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management will decide how to use the money.

A new backup system at the Comanche Peak nuclear power plant prevented last week’s failure there from causing devastating impacts on the grid.

While there have been improvements to the grid over the past year and a half, some of the root causes of the blackout are still unaddressed.

American Airlines is sending layoff warning notices to more than 11,000 employees although it expects job losses to be closer to 4,400.The airline said…