Electric Grid

The state’s grid operator warned of a possible energy emergency on the grid Tuesday. It said slightly warmer-than-expected weather was part of the problem, but it was really the fact that coal, gas and nuclear power were offline all at once.

The grid operator issued an alert Tuesday, warning that electricity demand on the grid was close to surpassing supply.

Bob Kahn's quick departure from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas shows just how difficult restoring public trust in the grid manager will be.

A Houston Chronicle columnist says the energy industry is the “reigning champion” when it comes to influencing legislation in Texas.

Gov. Abbott has previously directed much of the blame for the storm's power outages on the state's electrical-grid operator.

This summer, there's a higher likelihood than ever that Texas might not have enough electricity to go around. If you turn on the AC and nothing happens,…