Samsung taps Taylor for new plant
Extreme weather could still threaten grid
The state’s power grid could still be at risk under extreme winter conditions, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, but should operate fine under normal conditions.
The Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy, issued Friday, said the grid can meet normal and even moderately challenging weather conditions but could break down if the state faces winter storms such as occurred last February.
During Winter Storm Uri, much of the state experienced prolonged blackouts.
Happy September - or is it still August? I don’t really know if I’m coming or going these days. No doubt I am not in this leaky boat by myself. Am I right? Suzanne and I are headed to the NNA convention in Jacksonville, Fl., at the end of September and then slipping over to Orlando for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World for some much-needed R&R.
By Jim Pumarlo,
Consultant
Abbott calls third special session for Sept. 20
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS IS A REVISED BULLDOG EDITION OF CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS TO ACCOMMODATE EARLY DEADLINES BECAUSE OF THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY. IT HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE LEGISLATURE’S ADJOURNMENT THURSDAY NIGHT. AN UPDATED VERSION WILL GO OUT SUNDAY IF NEEDED.
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Abbott sued over mask-mandate ban
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