The demand for electricity throughout Texas surged to its highest point ever two days ago (Tuesday, June 27) when rising temps and massive heat dome covered the state. A heat wave continues to bake Texas for two weeks now reaching… Read More »Texas Electricity Demand Spikes (Summer 2023)
The state of the Texas electricity grid continues to be a point of anxiety for residents and business owners. It is a complex and evolving issue in Texas politics. In recent years, the grid has come under scrutiny due to… Read More »Texas Electricity Price & Energy Grid Update
The Texas Senate has put forward a number of proposals aimed at improving the state’s electricity infrastructure. Senate Bill 6, for example, seeks to establish the Texas Energy Insurance Program, which would provide backup power in the event of an… Read More »New Plans to Fix Texas Power Grid Will Cost Residents Billions
Electricity Rate Data – November 2022 Current average retail rate of electricity: $.1393 per kWh Current range of electricity prices in Texas: $.104 to $.207 per kWh Average monthly electric bill: $157.69 Average energy usage: 1,094 kWh Please note that… Read More »Electricity Prices Dropped A Little
The pandemic has been a major driver in fluctuations in the energy market this past year. So what can Texans expect in 2022? Matt Smith, lead oil analyst at Kpler, joined Texas Standard to talk about key developments, including with… Read More »What’s Coming to Texas in 2022 Electricity Market