Report: Drivers hit average speed of 100+ mph just before deadly I-35W pileup
Federal investigators discovered drivers were going too fast just before a deadly pileup on an icy day in Fort Worth.
Texas Public Utility Commission holds meeting to discuss power grid market redesign
The Texas Public Utility Commission is expected to soon vote on a market redesign, which has been in the works after the 2021 winter storm disaster.
State agency that oversees Texas power grid needs more money to do its job, Sunset Commission finds
The Public Utility Commission needs more state funding to ensure that Texas’ electric grid doesn’t fail again as it did during the devastating 2021 winter storm, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission said Wednesday.
Texas Supreme Court will decide whether ERCOT should be immune from lawsuits sparked by deadly winter storm
Many people and insurers sued the Electric Reliability Council of Texas after the 2021 freeze. The nonprofit says it shouldn’t be liable. The state Supreme Court has a chance to weigh in.
Dallas weather: Comparing this week's arctic blast to Feb. 2021
This week's arctic blast will be the coldest weather we have seen since the winter freeze of February 2021, but there are some key difference between what happened then and will happen now.
Hearing held to discuss whether ERCOT, PUC are funded, staffed enough to keep Texas grid online
The hearing comes after new findings that the Public Utility Commission is “woefully-under resourced” to do its job.
Texas power grid is ready for winter, Public Utility Commission, ERCOT say
Leaders from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT say upgrades to the state's power grid have it ready for the cold this winter.
Regulators reveal study on ideas to make Texas power grid more reliable
The study notes there is “significant risk” with a plan public utility commissioners have discussed moving forward with.
New ERCOT CEO wants to restore public trust. But at what cost to consumers?
ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas says reforms put in place after the deadly winter storm will keep our lights on and help re-earn the public's trust. But ERCOT"s independent marker monitor warns the changes made to how we get power will dramatically increase our bills.
ERCOT names new CEO. What challenges lie ahead for Pablo Vegas.
Vegas' base salary will be $999,000 with a compensation package close to $7 million over six years. His challenge will be building a grid with more energy reserves, more resilient in extreme conditions and more reliable.
ERCOT needs to acknowledge climate change is putting strain on power grid, activists say
Top Texas energy officials discussed the conditions that put the power grid in jeopardy twice this week. They got an earful from activists who say not enough is being done.
Call for Texans to conserve electricity helped avoid rolling blackouts, ERCOT says
ERCOT wanted people to start conserving power around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. In the five minutes leading up to that hour, about 500 megawatts of load dropped off the grid — enough to keep the agency from issuing tougher measures like rolling blackouts.
Summer heatwave will test Texas power grid's capacity, experts say
The next few days will put the state's power grid to the test. Experts say it's a good idea to keep extra batteries and ice on hand through this latest heat wave.
PUC creates map of Texas critical resources to prevent major power outages
State emergency management officials will use the map during weather emergencies and disasters to pinpoint the location of critical electric and natural gas facilities and emergency contact information for those facilities.
Allen business gets $82,000 electric bill for service related to 2021 winter storm
Small business owners in Allen are receiving massive bills for electricity from a time period when millions of Texans had no power.
Texas Senate committee holds meeting over reliability of state power grid
Both Democrats and Republicans in a Texas Senate committee agreed there needs to be more oversight of the oil and gas industry. The concerns were about the role natural gas providers played during last year's deadly winter storm disaster.
Fort Worth marks anniversary of deadly 133-car pileup on icy I-35W
A small private ceremony was held Friday to honor the victims, survivors and first responders involved in a deadly pileup on an icy I-35W a year ago.
2021 Texas Winter Storm: A look back and a look ahead
As we prepare for the first ice and snow event of 2022, state leaders insist we are better prepared than one year ago. FOX 4's Blake Hanson has a look back at what caused the deadly power outages and a look ahead to what Texas is doing to prevent it from happening again.
Some natural gas suppliers offline as ERCOT prepares for winter weather
ERCOT says power plants are ready for this week's winter weather and freezing temperatures. But there are questions about whether natural gas — which powers the power plants — is ready. And we're learning there may already be problems ahead of the winter weather.
ERCOT gives final winterization report with first real test expected later this week
In the fallout of the deep freeze last February in Texas, winterization is now mandatory for power generators. ERCOT has given its final winterization report. The first test for the winterized grid will be later this week. Lows will be in the 20s in North Texas and peak demand is expected Friday.