/tags/power-plants Power Plants en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-02-07/at-grid-summit-in-houston-lt-gov-patrick-and-blackrock-make-pitch-for-new-power-plants The goal of the Texas Power Grid Investment Summit was to attract investors to build natural gas power plants in Texas. But it was colored by the history of BlackRock and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the two main organizers. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-02-07/at-grid-summit-in-houston-lt-gov-patrick-and-blackrock-make-pitch-for-new-power-plants Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2024-01-19/that-snow-that-fell-in-east-austin-this-week-it-likely-came-from-power-plants Meteorologists say steam and heat from Austin power plants rose into the frigid atmosphere, making snow that covered parts of the city. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:12:47 GMT /energy-environment/2024-01-19/that-snow-that-fell-in-east-austin-this-week-it-likely-came-from-power-plants Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2024-01-12/winter-weather-electricity-blackouts-ercot Ever since 2021, when a massive winter storm crashed the state’s energy system and left millions without power for days, forecasts like this have provoked deep anxiety in Texas. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-01-12/winter-weather-electricity-blackouts-ercot Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2023-12-15/texas-power-plants-have-no-responsibility-to-provide-electricity-in-emergencies-judges-rule A panel of judges has said that big power companies cannot be held liable for failure to provide electricity during the 2021 blackout. The reason is Texas� deregulated energy market. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:39:08 GMT /energy-environment/2023-12-15/texas-power-plants-have-no-responsibility-to-provide-electricity-in-emergencies-judges-rule Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2023-12-14/energy-officials-warn-of-winter-blackout-risk-in-texas-and-beyond Two massive winter storms have laid bare the increased vulnerability of U.S. power grids, and time is running out to reduce the risk for this year. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:01:42 GMT /energy-environment/2023-12-14/energy-officials-warn-of-winter-blackout-risk-in-texas-and-beyond Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2023-11-08/texans-approved-billions-in-spending-on-power-plants-what-comes-next The vote dedicates billions of tax dollars to build and maintain power plants. Now comes the tricky part. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2023-11-08/texans-approved-billions-in-spending-on-power-plants-what-comes-next Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2023-11-06/proposition-7-would-provide-billions-in-incentives-for-new-power-plants-in-texas Supporters say the creation of the energy fund will bolster the Texas grid. Opponents say it's an unnecessary giveaway to power companies and the gas industry. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2023-11-06/proposition-7-would-provide-billions-in-incentives-for-new-power-plants-in-texas Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2022-05-04/ercot-urges-power-plants-to-stay-online-with-high-demand-for-electricity-expected-this-weekend Texas� electric grid operator is requesting power plants postpone scheduled maintenance to ensure they’re online to meet surging demand during what is expected to be an exceptionally warm weekend. Wed, 04 May 2022 21:21:10 GMT /energy-environment/2022-05-04/ercot-urges-power-plants-to-stay-online-with-high-demand-for-electricity-expected-this-weekend Joseph Leahy /energy-environment/2021-12-01/texas-railroad-commission-takes-a-step-toward-safeguarding-some-energy-infrastructure The Railroad Commission of Texas has approved a new rule to designate natural gas suppliers as "critical infrastructure." The rule does not create weatherization standards, however, and will not protect the grid this coming winter. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:24:17 GMT /energy-environment/2021-12-01/texas-railroad-commission-takes-a-step-toward-safeguarding-some-energy-infrastructure Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2021-11-18/as-power-plants-winterize-in-texas-gas-companies-get-a-pass In this episode of The Disconnect, we visit a Texas gas power plant that is preparing for winter, talk about the drama in Austin as lawmakers and oil and gas regulators square off over policy, and ask the question: Is Texas ready for another big freeze? Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:09:30 GMT /energy-environment/2021-11-18/as-power-plants-winterize-in-texas-gas-companies-get-a-pass Mose Buchele