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Texas professor triggers debate about climate change in Houston
April 8th, 2020Houston is recognized as the oil and gas capital of the world. But a Rice University professor claims the effects of climate change will hit Houston hard.…
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Texas energy supplier warns of COVID-19 disconnection scams
April 6th, 2020Xcel Energy has issued warnings about energy disconnection scams to Texas customers in the midst of COVID-19. These scams occur over the phone as the scammer impersonates Xcel Energy agents threatening to disconnect service if bills are left unpaid. …
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A rundown of the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Plan
April 3rd, 2020On March 26, the Texas Public Utility Commission announced its COVID-19 Emergency Relief Plan in response to the spread of coronavirus. This plan will provide aid to Texas utility customers who are experiencing financial difficulties stemming directly from the spread of COVID-19.…
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Texas wind power output set to outpace coal in 2020
April 1st, 2020Wind power generation was effectively tied with coal output in Texas during 2019, with the two energy sources accounting for 20 and 20.3 percent of the Lone Star State’s total energy production respectively. …
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Texas Public Utility Commission establishes emergency fund for energy bills
March 31st, 2020Many Texans will soon find relief as the state’s Public Utility Commission implements a temporary emergency fund for energy bills.…
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Bill pay options for Texas energy providers
March 31st, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has many Texans feeling worried about energy bill payments. During this time of uncertainty, keeping the lights on has never been more important – and having an affordable Texas energy plan is at the top of many minds.…
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Battery storage growth could outpace natural gas on Texas grid
March 27th, 2020Battery storage capacity on the Texas electricity grid is about to experience a significant uptick, and it could even outpace natural gas growth over the coming five years. …
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Coronavirus set to hit Texas oil production hard
March 20th, 2020The rapid spread of the coronavirus around the world, which has infected hundreds of thousands of people and led to the deaths of more than 8,000, also is hammering energy companies. …
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How Texas suppliers are reacting to COVID-19
March 17th, 2020Across the country, Americans have felt the impacts of the COVID-19 virus. White House officials and experts at the CDC have urged citizens to practice social distancing. Energy providers in Texas and across the country are working to help customers.…
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Here’s how much energy it takes to brew St. Patrick’s Day beer
March 13th, 2020St. Patrick’s Day is known for shamrocks, leprechauns, and all things green. And, of course, many also think about the famous green beer that normally…
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