Energy

Power grid anxiety is nothing new in Texas. But a surge in artificial intelligence data centers is posing a new challenge to an already fragile energy system.

When compared with other regional grids, it appears Texas issues more requests for consumers to conserve energy. The recent freeze reignited frustrations over the requests and the grid operators.

The grid's independent market monitor has resigned after saying grid operators had "artificially" inflated energy prices.

One proposed idea for legislation would allow homes and businesses with solar panels to sell any extra power they generate back to the electric grid.

Climate change and other factors are shortening the window when aging Texas power plants can make repairs to run at full strength in hot summer months.

A new Texas law that penalizes financial institutions trying to go green is full of loopholes, and is straight up ignored. But other states are following Texas's punitive approach all the same.

Americans use nearly four times the energy researchers say is needed to live a happy, healthy and prosperous life.

Rising gas price are fueling interest in electric vehicles while corporations and the government try to make it easier to get from point A to B without running out of juice.

Some Texas leaders see opportunity in the industry but a closer look also spells potential problems.

The summer travel season is likely to be a busy one, with more demand for jet fuel and gasoline leading to higher prices for consumers.