ERCOT: Gas, Coal & Nuclear Plants Caused More Blackouts Than Wind/Solar

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) –  Amid the massive Texas blackout this week, comes ramped up talk against renewable energy.  Many officials, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and others have falsely claimed that wind turbines and solar energy were primarily to blame for power outages across Texas as the power grid buckled. A variety of misleading claims…MORE

Some Electric Providers Urge Customers to Switch or Pay More; Oncor Says More Lights Are Back On

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – There were dire warnings coming from some Texas electricity retailers who offer low prices based on daily wholesale rates. Those companies urged customers to switch providers or face sky-rocketing electric bills. At issue, high demand spiked wholesale power prices to over $9,000 per megawatt hour on Monday, compared with less than $50…MORE