When Leaders Fail to Lead: Overcoming Poor Leadership
We’ve all experienced it – the leader who lacks vision, shirks responsibility, or fails to inspire. Yet, in these moments of poor leadership, hope is not lost. With wisdom, courage and unity, you and your team can overcome ineffective leadership. A Tribe Adrift A long time ago, in a land of dense jungles and raging […]
The Truth About Renewables and Texas’ Power Grid
A recent social media post blamed wind and solar power for issues with Texas’ electric grid, claiming “we never had a problem before” integrating renewables. This is simply not true. Here are the facts: First, Texas has always had its own isolated grid not connected to other states. This is not new. What is new […]
ERCOT Issues Weather Watch
(Austin, TX) ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from September 6-8 due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch. ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid, continuing a reliability-first […]
Governor Abbott Places State Resources On Standby In Preparation For Severe Storms And Critical Fire Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby ahead of severe storms and critical fire weather that are expected across the state this weekend. Severe storms with heavy winds and large hail are likely in the eastern part of the state. Extreme fire danger has been forecast in the west and southwestern parts of […]
ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT
(Austin, TX) – Due to a high level of unexpected thermal generation outages and forecasted low wind generation, operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today, August 29, from 5 p.m. – 9 […]
ERCOT Issues Weather Watch
(Austin, TX) ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from August 23-27 due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch. ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid, continuing a reliability-first […]
Stay Safe in Texas Forest Country: Preparing for Wildfires in Dry Conditions
As we embrace the radiant warmth of summer in Texas Forest Country, we’re also presented with an inherent risk: the peril of wildfires. With the region experiencing particularly arid conditions this year, the possibility of fires becomes all too real. Wildfires, unpredictable and rapid, can leave you with little time to think, much less act. […]
ERCOT Issues Voluntary Conservation Notice
(Austin, TX) – ERCOT is asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures, continued high demand, and unexpected loss of thermal generation. This Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect today, August 20, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT. The Voluntary Conservation Notice is part of ERCOT’s Texas […]
A Business Leader’s Success: Anchored in the Triumphs of the Team
In today’s leadership thoughts, I’m again bringing a king into the discussion. At lunch today, our office staff had a luncheon for our students and interns that are returning to college classes next week. I marveled as I sat and listened to their banter at the team that does such an excellent job for our […]
ERCOT Extends Weather Alert
ERCOT has extended the Weather Watch through August 11