Another Day, Another ERCOT Power Warning

Energy regulator still asking for conservation measures through 7pm

"...For the fourth day Austin Energy and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are asking people to cut..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

ERCOT Issues Level 2 Power Emergency

Rolling blackouts at industrial facilities may happen

"...Out of the frying pan, into the fire: The Electric Reliability..."

Aug. 4, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Gas and Coal Outages Behind ERCOT’s Constant Calls for Conservation

And no progress on energy efficiency programs

"...As temperatures cool off slightly in the coming weeks – at least to..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

"People's Summit" Aims to Refocus State's Attention on Last Year's Freeze Disaster

Winter Storm Uri death toll may be more than 800

"...lawmakers, was intended to put a question to the Texas Legislature: How can the state walk away from a..."

Feb. 17, 2022 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

We Have Power

No news from ERCOT is good news for Austin Energy

"...definitely be good news, at least where the threat of a rolling blackout is concerned...."

Feb. 3, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

ERCOT Energy Emergency Again

State power grid asks people to use less electricity until 7pm

"...the state's power system continues to suffer, and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are once again asking Texans..."

Aug. 23, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Rolling Blackouts Almost Happened Last Night. What About Tonight?

Risk of outages "very real," mayor says

"...Last night, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued its first energy..."

Sept. 7, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Dan Patrick Reveals His Wish List for the 88th Legislature

Property tax relief, gas plants, and border to gain from $27B surplus

"...Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled a list of 21 priorities for the 88th Texas Legislature last week..."

Dec. 5, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

ERCOT Issues Another Power Emergency

Agency asks Texans to conserve electricity 3-7pm today

"...Just like yesterday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a "Level 1"..."

Aug. 3, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Sunset Shuffle

Legislature moves the massive Health and Human Services review back two years

"...With only a few hours left of the 81st Legislature, lawmakers are already filling their calendars..."

May 31, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: In Control, but Not In Charge

Amid the ruins of the Texas power grid, following two different paths to failure

"...Magness was ascending to the top job at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, I was on the team..."

March 12, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Keeping Busy

Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment

"...Al Armendariz, Texas' highest environmental official until last spring, moved to Austin..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Twisting in the Wind

Austin Energy is trying to find the right price for renewable energy – but that's much easier said than done

"...On July 24, two weeks after news broke of Austin Energy's troubles selling its latest batch of GreenChoice..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

It Wasn't Just ERCOT: Task Force Slams City's Freeze Response

Winter Storm Review Task Force finds fault in city's Uri response

"...released its draft report, which slams the city's lack of planning and preparation to handle an event that left..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Death Star and Fat Boy

The "invisible hand" of utility deregulation looks an awful lot like Ken Lay's.

"...Attack of the Clones opens across the country this weekend, but..."

May 17, 2002 News Column by Michael King

How ERCOT and the City Are Preparing for the Next Winter Storm

Mayor: "We should anticipate that we will have a big weather event"

"...On November 17, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas dropped a winter prognosis assuring..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

"...for the March 4 party primaries. Among a smattering of local intra-party races are four candidates for the job..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

House Makes Its First Post-Freeze Moves to Fix the Grid

Who's got the power?

"...In what he dubbed a "first phase" of the Lege's response to last month's freeze-driven failure of..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I expect there will be, among Travis..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature

On the Lege

News from beneath the pink granite dome

"...cars and trucks, how hard can it be for Texas? It's as hard as can be...."

March 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Is Solar the Answer to Decreasing Austin’s Reliance on ERCOT?

Runnin' on sunshine

"...Solar power makes up almost 23% of AE's total generation mix, with almost 90% of that..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How Bad Is This Heat, Really?

Better than 2022, but still deadly

"...As Austin goes into another week of relentless triple digits, you might be wondering: It can't..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Holly Power Plant to Close, Really!

Austin Energy announces it has received approval from Electric Reliability Council of Texas to shutter plant's remaining two units

"...monolith towering above Town Lake in East Austin, will officially close this September, according to Austin Energy. For more..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

It's the Carbon, Stupid!

Texas leaders continue to drag their boot heels on global warming

"...Though plans by various Texas utilities to build 19 new coal-fired power plants have..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Hitting the Brakes on Rolling Blackouts

Can electric cars help keep the grid going?

"...announced last week that it will join the University of Texas and the Electric Relia­bil­ity Council of Texas in..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

AE's Coal Conundrum

Energy planners and the fight over Fayette

"...– Scientist/environmental activist Tim Flannery, author of The Weather Makers..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Riding a bike is a privilege, not..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground

Austin slowly thaws out from an unprecedented – but not entirely unexpected – disaster

"...By Wednesday night, most of Austin was dealing with four overlapping crises: the continuing..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Affordability Key to Climate Plan Goals

City task force makes its recommendations for 2024 climate change protection goals

"...and it's likely to be an ambitious one. Many of the current goals are within reach ahead of schedule,..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Heat Wave Renews Call for Renewable Energy

Solar and wind could do the job more efficiently, advocates say

"...This past winter, Texas saw power blackouts during a cold snap that led..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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