The cost of electricity is an ever-changing commodity that affects each of us and our businesses. As electricity rates continue to rise, several factors contribute to this. Climate-related events over the past few years, the rising cost of natural gas, and the current conflict in Europe are just a few and they show no signs […]
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Acclaim Energy is pleased to announce the appointment of Bear Oakley to the position of Sr. Sales Executive, MUD Market. Bear has worked for more than 20 years in the Texas Water and Wastewater industry. In addition, he has served as a MUD director since 2015 and has been a member of the Water Smart
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With President Biden planning to release an executive order for cryptocurrencies in February, it may solidify crypto mining in Texas. Currently, there are many ‘miners’ looking to move to Texas for its low energy costs. However, this comes during a time when the Texas grid is under scrutiny for its handling of the February 2021Freeze.
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The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has warned in recent years that updates are needed for the Texas grid and its generation companies. In February of 2021 and earlier in 2011, the grid suffered major disruptions due to freezing weather. So, what can be done to stave off a total disastrous shutdown that puts
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The Biden Administration successfully passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill and is actively working on the $3.5 trillion, ‘Build Back Better’ budget reconciliation bill, to be voted on in the coming days. Although the bills will invest in the improvement of infrastructures like roads, bridges, and upgrades to the energy grid, each one of these
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