At A Time When We Need More Options, Not Less Texas is at a turning point. Utility Scale Microgrids (USMs) offer a powerful, proven path to protect communities, support critical services, and stabilize our grid during outages. But Senate Bill 231 — as currently written — could eliminate this opportunity before it even begins. We simply […]
by Texas Tribune The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the need to support all types of generation to meet record demand growth. Four years ago, after all electricity sources struggled to keep Texans’ lights on during Winter Storm Uri, the state’s top
by: energycapitalhtx Houston-based coalition that launched this month aims to educate Texas officials about technology designed to shore up the state’s power grid. The public-private Texas Reliability Coalition says it will promote utility-scale microgrid technology geared toward strengthening the resilience and reliability of the Texas power grid, particularly during extreme weather. A utility-operated microgrid is a group
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Steven Ardary AUSTIN, Texas – The newest report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas outlines potential issues with the state’s power reserves as early as 2027. The agency released its Capacity, Demand and Reserves Report on Thursday which estimates future reserve margins expected to be available during peak demand in the summer and winter
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The new public-private coalition will educate and demonstrate how proven USM technology can reduce weather-related outages and build a more resilient grid. HOUSTON–The Texas Reliability Coalition (TRC) is launching an educational outreach initiative today to engage the public and elected officials about the Utility-Scale Microgrid (USM) technologies. This public-private coalition is committed to strengthening the
