Don’t Mine Me: ERCOT Requirements May Slow Texas’ New Crypto Currency Mining Operations As Texas positions itself to become the world’s newest bitcoin mining hub, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”) has recently taken actions that may stall the integration of new cryptocurrency mining operations within the state. Apprehensions about the potential impacts of … Continue reading Don’t Mine Me: ERCOT Requirements May Slow Texas’ New Crypto Currency Mining Operations→
Shell, the Oil Giant, Will Sell Renewable Energy to Texans The European oil company has been expanding into green energy even as many U.S. energy giants have kept their focus on fossil fuels. HOUSTON — Shell said on Tuesday that it would begin selling electricity generated from renewable sources to residents and businesses in Texas, … Continue reading #Shell, the Oil Giant, Will Sell Renewable Energy to #Texans→
Electricity Bills In Texas Have Jumped An Average Of 70% Texans aren’t only getting hit at the pump. Things are also heating up at home because compared to last year, electricity bills are also way up. According to the state’s Power to Choose website (via The Dallas Morning News), the average residential rate in Texas … Continue reading Electricity Bills In #Texas Have Jumped An Average Of 70%→
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power during peak hours through the weekend HOUSTON – On Friday afternoon, ERCOT asked Texans to conserve power by setting their thermostats at 78-degrees or above and avoiding the usage of large appliances during peak hours this weekend. The ask to conserve power comes after ERCOT said six power generation … Continue reading ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power during peak hours through the weekend→
ERCOT says they’re ready for summer heat, experts not convinced WACO, Texas — Texans might notice an increase in their electric bills this summer. Experts say electric prices in Texas have increased by as much as 70 percent from this time last year. “It’s a huge increase and of course, this really has a tremendous … Continue reading ERCOT says they’re ready for summer heat, experts not convinced→
As ERCOT Pushes Energy Conservation, Some Fear Crypto Biz Could Tank Texas’ Faulty Power Grid Texans were asked to conserve energy during a warm spell last month, and this summer could break temperature records. Now, just a day into June, many Texans are already praying that the state’s power grid can handle the heat. Meanwhile, … Continue reading As ERCOT Pushes Energy Conservation, Some Fear Crypto Biz Could Tank Texas’ Faulty Power Grid→
ERCOT observers warn of increased generation forced outages with rule change The Electric Reliability Council of Texas Board of Directors’ vote for a more restrictive generation outage scheduling rule change against the overwhelming opposition of stakeholders drew harsh criticism April 29 from industry observers — one describing it as “government intervention at its most meddlesome.” … Continue reading ERCOT observers warn of increased generation forced outages with rule change→
Massive Bitcoin mining operation is coming to North Texas CORSICANA, Texas (TBEN) – Navarro County will soon be home to a massive Bitcoin mining operation. Riot Blockchain believes the site about 10 miles south of Corsicana will one day be the largest in the world, employing around 900 people. “We come to Corsicana to build … Continue reading Massive Bitcoin #mining operation is coming to #North_Texas→
