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Thousands of East Texans remain without power after winter storm shuts down most of state

East Texas experienced some of the worst freezing rain. Dense forests and icy roads are making it more difficult to restore electricity.

The Texas Tribune

Texas winter storm updates: Power grid holds up through its tightest condition on Monday, Gov. Abbott says

ERCOT officials expected to see power demand close in on power supply by Monday 8 a.m., but the grid held “flawlessly,” Abbott said.

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Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likely

State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.

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Residents protest high-voltage power lines that could skirt Dinosaur Valley State Park

One of three possible routes would border the North Texas park. The project is part of a statewide effort to keep pace with Texas’ rapidly growing energy needs.

The Texas Tribune

Deep Dive Into Sempra Stock: Analyst Perspectives (9 Ratings)

In the latest quarter, 9 analysts provided ratings for Sempra (NYSE:SRE), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.

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Severe weather continues in Texas with 243,000-plus still without power after recent storms

While more than 243,000 people in Texas remain without power following severe storms this week, another round of severe weather is forecast

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Texas Storms Cause Power Outages And School Closures

Crews in Texas work to restore power after storms cause widespread outages. Severe weather forecasted. Garland ISD cancels classes for the year.

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Severe thunderstorms pummel Texas causing widespread power outages

Hurricane-force winds have left nearly 650,000 buildings in the greater Dallas area without electricity

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Severe storms knock out power at North Texas voting sites

At least 76 polling places in four counties closed after the weather left hundreds of thousands of North Texans without power.

The Texas Tribune

Texans are falling behind on their light bills — especially during extreme heat

One organization helping Texans pay their electric bills said the average household was $1,400 behind.

The Texas Tribune

Texas grid faces winter after failed attempt to get more power online

Industry experts continue to argue over whether the electricity market in Texas needs to change to make the grid more reliable in winter and summer.

The Texas Tribune

Texas has gone big with renewable energy. Why can’t it go all the way?

The biggest barriers to making Texas’ power grid 100% renewable have little to do with politics.

The Texas Tribune

How freezing rain, tree-lined neighborhoods and above-ground power lines prolonged Austin power outages

Tens of thousands of Austin households and businesses went days without electricity after a winter storm wreaked havoc across Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Ice storm leaves hundreds of thousands of Texans without power

Thousands of Texans are without power Thursday following a ferocious ice storm and three consecutive days of frigid temperatures.

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In Central Texas, an urban tree canopy bends to the ice

The Hill Country loves its trees. But improper pruning and a drought earlier in the year may have contributed to the huge number of downed branches this week that frequently took power lines with them.

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Toyota partners with Oncor on researching tech to send power from vehicles to grid

Toyota is joining forces with Texas’ largest regulated utility to research a new technology that allows energy to flow from an electric car’s battery back to the electric grid.

Tribune News Service

Oncor’s quarterly profits soar by another $60 million during summer heat wave

DALLAS – Dallas-based Oncor saw its quarterly profits soar by another $60 million, mostly as a result of a blistering summer heat wave that forced North Texans to crank up their air conditioners.

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Oncor reports a $60 million boost in profits from Texas’ summer heat wave

DALLAS — Dallas-Fort Worth’s searing summer heat is boosting the bottom line of Oncor, the state’s largest regulated utility, by $60 million for the three-month period that ended June 30.

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