Regulated delivery charges are often a sore topic among electricity consumers. While consumers can choose their retail electric provider (REP) in most areas of ERCOT, they are unable to choose their regulated delivery company with a few exceptions. Exceptions exist in small pockets where the territory may be classified as dual or even triple certified […]
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Have you ever wondered how electricity rates continue to rise when natural gas prices are at the lowest, they have been all year, and the cheapest renewable energy makes up nearly 50% of our resource mix on the Texas grid? Traditionally, fluctuations in electricity rates are driven by two primary factors, the cost of fuel
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What are Microgrids At its most basic, a microgrid can be defined as a local energy system capable of operating autonomously or in conjunction with the main power grid. Typically, it encompasses a variety of distributed energy resources (such as solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage systems) and loads (consumers of energy). These resources
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2023 – Record Setting Temps and Record Peak Load Demand Texas and the ERCOT grid experienced a long hot summer in 2023. The intense heat and load demand was record-setting throughout Texas. For instance, Austin saw 105+ degree temperature for 42 days this summer, breaking a record of 26 days set back in 2011; likewise,
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The Texas power grid continues to be a challenge for all Texans and will continue to be during both winter and summer months unless you prepare. Understanding the multifaceted issues facing this vast state’s grid requires a deep dive into its unique structure and the potential solutions that could pave the way for greater reliability
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