Electric Service Restoration Update: Center Point Energy
Continuing Our Commitment to Restoring Power.We understand the frustration and greatly appreciate your resilience following last Thursday’s Category 2 hurricane-like winds and tornadoes that severely impacted our area and left more than 900,000 customers without power. Since then, we have restored more than 800,000 customers. Our efforts have resulted in steady progress, but there is […]
ERCOT Issues Weather Watch for Wednesday, May 8
(Austin, TX) ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for Wednesday, May 8, due to unseasonably high temperatures, high levels of expected maintenance outages during the spring shoulder months, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during an ERCOT Weather Watch. ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available […]
Building A Commercial Demand Response System: Power Your Property and Pocket the Benefits
In the evolving landscape of energy management, commercial property owners are increasingly turning to demand response systems. These systems not only offer the promise of cost savings but also provide financial incentives for participating in energy load adjustment during peak times. Here, we explore how you can implement a demand response system in your commercial […]
The Power of Titles in Leadership: More Than Just a Name
Titles are more than just prefixes or words attached to a name; they carry weight and significance within the workplace. In many organizations, a title is not just a formality but a clear indication of one’s role, responsibilities, and standing in the hierarchy. Understanding the importance of titles can help leaders use them as a […]
Lubbock Energized: A New Chapter in Electricity Choice
The transition of retail electric service from the City of Lubbock, through Lubbock Power and Light (LP&L), to competitive Retail Electric Providers (REPs) concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone. From March 4 to April 1, 2024, 109,577 premises were smoothly transferred to various REPs, affirming Lubbock’s commitment to energy choice and market competitiveness. Barbara Weathers, […]
The Five Key Skills Every Leader Needs to Master
Leadership is a challenging task. Guiding teams and entire organizations to success requires a broad set of abilities that take time and dedication to develop fully. After decades of learning as a leader and now a coach, I’ve pinned down the five most critical skills that set genuinely great leaders apart from the rest. Mastering […]
Navigating Lubbock’s Electricity Market: Making Informed Choices
As Lubbock transitions to a deregulated electricity market, residents now face the critical task of selecting an energy plan by February 15. However, this process is mired in confusion, particularly due to misleading information about energy rates. Understanding the complexities of your electricity plan is essential to ensure you are not overpaying or falling victim […]
ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Tuesday, January 16, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. CT
(Austin, TX) – With the winter storm encompassing the entire state and temperatures forecasted to be colder this evening and into tomorrow morning, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, Tuesday, January 16, from 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. CT. ERCOT is forecasting higher demand tomorrow morning as Texans return to […]
ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Monday, January 15, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. CT
(Austin, TX) – Due to continued freezing temperatures, very high demand, and unseasonably low wind, operating reserves are expected to be low during the morning hours of Monday, January 15, prior to the solar ramp-up. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, Monday, January 15, from 6 […]
ERCOT Issues Weather Watch
(Austin, TX) ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 15-17 due to forecasted extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during an ERCOT Weather Watch. ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to […]