ERCOT issues Conservation Appeal for Thursday; what should you know?
ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time, but forecasts are showing a high potential to enter emergency operations. Help from Texans to conserve electricity use will assist grid reliability.
Appeals judge to hear arguments in ruling on Exxon Mobil's judgement over violations at Baytown facility
Exxon Mobil is taking it's $14 million fine to the U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans over violations to the Clean Air Act.
Man found shot to death inside car with 3-year-old in backseat
Police say they found a man shot to death in a car with his foot still on the parking brake and a 3-year-old boy in the backseat.
Ukraine crisis weighs heavy as CERAWeek, thousands of energy leaders return to Houston
After nearly two weeks of deepening crisis in Ukraine, oil prices have reached $120 a barrel and pushed gasoline prices to record levels. In Houston, that concern is front-and-center of a massive meeting of energy leaders.
Houston company has unique idea to store renewable energy
While the country talks more, and more, about 'renewable energy, some critics complain that things like wind and solar energy are not reliable enough to meet demands.
Push to increase electric vehicles could strain Texas' power grid
With President Biden's latest executive order to make 50% of all new vehicles electric by 2030, some say though it'll be better for the environment, it may put a lot of pressure on Texas' power grid.
ERCOT, Public Utility Commission say Texas will generate adequate power amid projected heatwave
With scorching temperatures projected this August, two leaders entrusted to keep the lights on and our A/C flowing predicts there will be enough electricity in the grid to more than meet the excess need.
Grid operator says Texans can return to regular electricity use
Grid operator says Texans can return to regular electricity use
Pete Buttigieg promises $2 trillion bill will help winterize Texas energy
FOX 26 asked Buttigieg if the proposal would deliver the infrastructure needed to make the Texas Gulf Coast more storm resilient.
Experts say pipeline cyberattack provides warning of future, if improvements are not made
The federal government is trying to clear the way for fuel to be delivered to the East coast, while the nation's largest fuel pipeline remains shut down by hackers who took control of it, over the weekend.
Authorities identify woman found dead on side of road in west Houston
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences identified the woman found dead on Red Haw Lane as Alexis Leigh Robinault, the Houston Police Department announced on Monday.
Man hospitalized in critical condition after crash involving Charger, 18-wheeler
Police said the man driving the Dodge Charger was taken to the hospital by Life Flight with significant injuries.
Oil industry responds to hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico
Gasoline prices have risen about 10 cents in the last two days, to an average $1.81 for regular unleaded, in Houston. Whether they go any further, will depend on how severe a punch that Laura delivers.