CenterPoint files an appeal over rate increase
CenterPoint Energy has appealed a rate increase approved by state regulators earlier this year that was less than the company sought. More »
Power conservation urged this afternoon as Texas tops usage record
Texas appears to have broken the old power usage record today and is calling on consumers to cut back usage today. More »
Energy Future second-quarter loss widens to $705 million
Energy Future Holdings Corp., the Texas power company that was taken private in 2007 in the largest buyout in history, reported a second-quarter loss as wholesale and retail electricity sales fell. More »
Does the Arab Spring Spell the End for North African Solar?
This post was written by Keily Miller, Research Associate at the Baker Institute Energy Forum. As Algeria tenders its 150-MW solar plant this week, investors should ask themselves: with the Arab Spring making its way into an “Arab Summer,” is the winter of large-scale solar at hand? Over the last few years, North Africa has [...] More »
Colbert: Nissan Leaf drivers looking for hand gesture, friends in Houston
Today’s the day to submit your vote for the official Nissan Leaf wave. Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert has a suggestion. More »
Easy-Bake dodges the bulb ban bullet
Don’t worry: phasing out the 100-watt bulb won’t mean the death of tiny, tasty treats. More »
CenterPoint study: Energy monitors inspire energy efficiency *updates*
In-home monitors that give consumers up-to-the-minute information on how much their electricity use is costing them helped motivate those customers to cut back their use, according to a pilot study done by CenterPoint Energy in Houston. More »
U.S., seeking to reshape electric grid, adopts new power line rules
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission passed a long-anticipated rule that makes it easier to build high-voltage power lines throuhg many states and jurisdictions. More »
Analyst: Weather a poor excuse for Texas power problems
State and federal officials have said cold weather was truly the culprit behind massive power plant failures in February that led to rolling blackouts for millions of Texans. One analyst says that explanation doesn’t quite cut it. More »
Don’t turn off the lights on light bulb legislation *Updated*
Rep. Michael Burgess’ amendment that would halt a ban on incandescent light bulbs passed this morning in the House. More »
Go easy on the A/C this afternoon *update*
Texas’ main grid operator says high temperatures and 3,800 megawatts of unplanned power plant outages mean electricity customers should try to reduce their usage during the peak demand hours of 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. More »
Barton’s bulb battle isn’t over
A leading foe to an existing energy efficient lightbulb law says he’s not done trying to turn the lights out on the measure. Supporters say the law will save households on their power bills in the long run. More »
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