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We’re Not Relying on the Texas Power Grid This Summer
After losing electricity three times last year, my wife and I installed a 22-kilowatt Generac at our Houston home. Was it ...
Texas severe storms turn deadly after 1 person swept away by floodwaters in Austin
A body was recovered after a person was swept away by floodwaters in Austin, Texas, Wednesday evening as powerful ...
Power restoration efforts continue after Wednesday’s storms in Central Texas
Following Wednesday’s storms, power companies in Central Texas continue to work to restore power in some areas.
Severe Storms Knock Out Power to Swaths of Texas
Heavy rain inundated Texas, leaving about 150,000 customers without power. More severe weather, and possible flooding, is ...
Texas House OKs bill to boost power grid protection, strengthen ERCOT's emergency authority
The legislation, which now returns to the Senate for review, encourages large-scale users to develop backup power sources.
More Than 50,000 Without Power in Texas Amid Severe Memorial Day Storms
Nearly 60,000 people are without power in northeastern Texas on Memorial Day as severe storms bring damaging wind gusts, ...
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Tens of thousands without power after hail, wind and rain batter Austin
More than 57,000 Austin Energy customers were without power as of 10:28 p.m. after high winds and hail swept through the ...
Nuclear power could get a jump start after Senate approves $350M grant program
The Texas Senate passed a bill to create a $350 million grant fund for nuclear power. Lawmakers hope to jumpstart the ...