Our news outlets over the last few weeks created a picture that the Texas Senate had solved the problem by proposing to spend $10 Billion dollars of consumers money for what is a 50 hour a year electricity problem. The reality may be much different, as my sources say that the bill to write that […]
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The Texas power grid has been in recovery ever since Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. This is when the unprecedented weather conditions in Texas exposed systemic weaknesses in the grid’s value chain. To fully understand the current state of the grid, it’s important to understand how the grid is set up, how it operates,
As the world’s population grows, so does the demand for energy. At the same time, climate change is forcing us to think more carefully about how we generate and use that energy. One solution to both problems is the use of microgrids. In this video, we will explore the compelling case for microgrids and the
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Forward power prices are on the rise and Real-time (market index) prices still show volatility. Energy consumers became complacent in a backward dated market where near-term prices were higher and decreased over longer periods of time in outer years, offering great savings opportunities given where current market prices are at this point in time. The
ERCOT Houston Hub Calendar Strips Read More
Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) are special districts created by the state of Texas to provide essential services, such as water and wastewater treatment. MUDs are typically governed by a board of directors, elected by the residents of the district. Adding microgrids to a MUDs operation can provide several benefits, including: Increased reliability: Microgrids can provide
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