ERCOT’s Final Winterization Report Confident That Texas Grid Is Prepared for Winter Weather

Texas Electric Generation Fleet Prepared for Winter Following Weatherization Rule: ERCOT

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The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced on Dec.30 it has completed on-site inspections of mandatory winterization efforts and concluded that the independently owned power generation fleet and transmission companies serving the region are prepared for winter weather. The grid operator conducted inspections at facilities, which represent 85 percent of the megawatt hours lost…...

Year Ahead: Five Must-Watch Power Sector Trends for 2022

Year Ahead: Five Must-Watch Power Sector Trends for 2022

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Across the U.S., the massive transformation of the power sector towards renewables and zero-emissions sources is set to accelerate, aided by supportive federal policies from an administration focused on climate action and ambitious state decarbonization goals. The exponential growth of renewables will continue to drive grid modernization and transmission development, while efforts to fortify the…...