Top 3 Reasons Your Electric Bill Might Be Higher Than Usual
Have you ever opened your electric bill and wondered why it’s higher than expected? While there could be a number of factors at play, understanding the main reasons for a spike in your bill can help you take control of your energy costs. In Texas, particularly in the ERCOT market, there are some specific factors […]
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick Joint Statement On Texas Energy Fund
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today issued the following statement concerning the future of the Texas Energy Fund: “In recent testimony before the Senate Business and Commerce committee, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas testified that Texas may need 150,000 megawatts of power to power our grid by 2030. That is only six […]
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 […]
Getting Your Home and Business Ready for Winter
As we transition to Fall in Texas, it’s time to start preparing your home or business for the winter months ahead. Here are some tips to make sure you are ready: Service your heating system – Schedule professional maintenance for your furnace or heat pump to ensure it’s in good working order before cold temperatures […]
Texas Electricity Bills Going Up: What You Need to Know
Texas electricity customers across the state are soon to see an unwelcome change on their utility bills – higher transmission and distribution utility (TDU) charges. These delivery fees from companies like Oncor, TNMP, and AEP are increasing thanks to a rate hike approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) on September 1st. What […]
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 […]
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 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 […]