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How Texas Turned a Grid Failure into a Public Bailout
Texans continue to bear the costs of 2021 winter storm blackouts
Feb 19
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The New Rules Behind ERCOT Prices with Andrew Reimers
ERCOT just flipped a major switch on how it buys reliability; the ripple effects hit prices, batteries, and investment signals that Texas depends on.
Feb 18
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Joshua Rhodes
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Nathan Peavey
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ERCOT Grid Snapshots: Texas Grid Roundup #89
Our editors break down highlights and insights from the ERCOT Board's most recent meeting.
Feb 17
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Texas Energy & Power Media
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Solar Surge: Texas Grid Roundup #88
ERCOT solar growth defies federal headwinds, cancellations climb amid policy uncertainty, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas taps the brakes on…
Feb 13
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Texas Energy & Power Media
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Stop Heating Texas Like It’s 1985 (with Kurt Heim)
As Texas races toward an electricity load boom, one overlooked winter fix could reduce grid stress, cut bills, and free up capacity for growth.
Feb 11
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Matt Boms
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Nathan Peavey
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Where the Grid Goes from Here | Reading and Podcast Picks - Feb. 4, 2026
Preparing for the next winter storm; Google's energy bet on AI; data center demand; and a battery start-up makes waves in San Antonio.
Feb 4
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Texas Energy & Power Media
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January 2026
Texas Got Tested, Grid Stayed Upright
A debrief on what actually changed since 2021, what still worries the hosts, and why Texas keeps finding itself in the middle of the national grid…
Jan 31
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Joshua Rhodes
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Matt Boms
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Nathan Peavey
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After the Storm | Reading and Podcast Picks - Jan. 28, 2026
What has changed since Uri and how those changes supported the grid this weekend; a DOE order on backup power; and why 2026 will be the story of…
Jan 28
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Texas Energy & Power Media
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Emma Hamilton
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Another Winter Storm Bears Down on Texas | Reading and Podcast Picks — Jan. 23, 2026
2026 is unlikely to be as devastating as 2021, but Texas could still face serious challenges; more community power (i.e. DERs) would help; and Texas…
Jan 23
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Texas Energy & Power Media
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Planning for the Freeze: Texas Grid Roundup #87
ERCOT projections ahead of the coming winter storm; Long term changes in reliability needs; and what large transmission planning investments tell us.
Jan 22
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Micalah Spenrath
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Is Texas Ready for Winter Now? (with Will McAdams)
Five years after Winter Storm Uri, Texas is better prepared. But the next challenge is already here.
Jan 21
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Matt Boms
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Nathan Peavey
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What ERCOT’s Latest Reports Reveal About Reliability: Texas Grid Roundup #86
ERCOT reports on grid reliability; The interconnection queue's growth; ADER pilot updates; and the new PUC rule on firming requirements.
Jan 15
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Micalah Spenrath
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