Texas’ Power Grid Is Ready to Handle the Winter Storm, Says Greg Abbott
A real test for the state's grid is coming.
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Competition and Cheaper Power Could Be Coming Lubbock’s Way
Lubbock Power and Light is continuing to move in the direction of competition in the power market and that, hopefully, will bring about lower prices for consumers. This has been the direction Lubbock Power and Light has been moving and after a Tuesday meeting, it is clear that allowing customers to choose their electric provider in the ERCOT market is where we are moving...
ERCOT Warns That Power Grid Could Fail Again
What the hell?
You Could Lose Power in Texas Just Like We Did Last Time
I just have no words about this. I'm stunned. ERCOT is warning that the grid is still vulnerable if a major storm hits. (And don't they always?) Why is this still a thing...
Lubbock Thankfully Dodged an ERCOT-Sized Bullet Last Winter. Are We Screwed This Winter?
Texas politicians have said that ERCOT is safe, so Lubbock is all good, right? Wrong!
ERCOT Says the Texas Grid Is Still Vulnerable to Blackouts This Winter
Will Texas see a repeat of what happened in February that left millions without electricity for several days?
Greg Abbott Promises Texas Power Grid Won’t Fail This Winter
A viral TikTok with nearly 2 million views shows Lena Blietz, a sports journalist in Texas, confronting Greg Abbott from the stands at a Longhorns football game.
It’s Getting Cold in Lubbock and Our First ERCOT Winter Is Looming
Lubbock's first winter under ERCOT is coming. Are you worried?
Governor Abbott Turns to Buc-ee's CEO to Help Fix ERCOT
Buc-ee's CEO, "Beaver" Aplin has been appointed by the governor to a state committee which will select ERCOT's new board of directors
Lubbock Residents Pay 12th Highest Electric Bill Among Small U.S. Metros
Nobody in Lubbock should be surprised to learn that we actually pay the 12th highest electric bill among small U.S. metropolitan areas, which are defined as a city with between 100,000 and 349,000 residents. With temperatures rising each year, our bills will only continue to do the same...
The Heat Is Coming and ERCOT Says It’s Ready
It's been a pretty mild summer so far for much of Texas. Sure, there were some days in June where it was hot, but the month of July was actually pretty pleasant. At least as pleasant as a summer day can be in Texas.
The mild temperatures have probably been good for ERCOT as well, as the grid hasn't been stressed and there haven't been many "conservation of energy days...