Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule

The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune November 29, 2024January 7, 2025

The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas.

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Texas power grid expected to withstand extreme cold this week

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas expects sufficient electricity generation as much of the state will plunge into frigid temperatures.

by Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune December 20, 2022October 31, 2024

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State agency proposes changes to power market aimed at averting mass blackouts

The proposal is aimed at making sure power providers and electricity generators have enough power on hand in case of increased demand. But it’s not clear how it would hold up in unexpected weather, an expert said.

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune November 13, 2022August 3, 2023

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Bad Takes: Gov. Greg Abbott’s focus on fentanyl comes as he looks to deflect from his failures

The governor is showing concern about overdose deaths as he faces scrutiny for mishandling gun violence, COVID-19 and the electrical grid.

by Kevin Sanchez July 19, 2022May 11, 2025

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Despite Texas GOP’s rhetoric, renewables are keeping the lights on amid state’s sweltering summer

‘It’s 100% certain that climate change is contributing to the current heat wave,’ said the director of Texas A&M’s Texas Center for Climate Studies.

by Sanford Nowlin June 16, 2022December 7, 2024

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Texans asked to limit electricity use after six power plants go down ahead of a hot weekend

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking electricity consumers to keep their thermostats at 78 degrees or above and avoid using large appliances between 3 and 8 p.m. from Friday through Sunday.

by Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune May 13, 2022August 21, 2024

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Texas power grid, energy sectors facing elevated Russian cyber threats during war in Ukraine

Utility companies and key oil and gas transportation hubs are on high alert as Russian hackers have been probing energy infrastructure’s digital networks for weak points.

by Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune April 2, 2022May 1, 2025

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Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule

Texas power grid expected to withstand extreme cold this week

State agency proposes changes to power market aimed at averting mass blackouts

Bad Takes: Gov. Greg Abbott’s focus on fentanyl comes as he looks to deflect from his failures

Despite Texas GOP’s rhetoric, renewables are keeping the lights on amid state’s sweltering summer

Texans asked to limit electricity use after six power plants go down ahead of a hot weekend

Texas power grid, energy sectors facing elevated Russian cyber threats during war in Ukraine

Analysis: Whatever the campaigns say, the Texas electric grid isn’t fixed yet

Oil tycoon Kelcy Warren sues Beto O’Rourke alleging defamation over power grid criticism

Former chief of Texas’ grid says Greg Abbott made the call to keep power prices high during freeze

A year after the electric grid failed, Texas focuses on reliability, not climate change

During San Antonio stop, Beto O’Rourke pledges to go after those who profited from Winter Storm Uri

Some 30,000 in San Antonio without power as winter storm batters city

A winter storm is heading to Texas. Here’s what that means for the power grid.

After guaranteeing the ‘lights will stay on,’ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott backpedals at press conference

February’s winter storm caught Texans by surprise. Here’s how to prepare this year.

Texas cities weren’t ready for a massive winter storm in February. Has that changed?

Texas grid vulnerable to blackouts during severe winter weather, even with new preparations, ERCOT estimates show