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New warnings from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation that Texas could be at risk of power outages again this winter if the state experiences extreme weather. Senior investigative reporter Scott Friedman breaks down what this means for North Texas families this winter.

Texas could experience significant power outages again this winter if the extreme weather strikes the state, according to a new report released Thursday by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the entity that enforces electric reliability rules for the federal government. NERC’s 2021-2022 winter reliability assessment report said the risk of widespread outages in Texas is statistically very...

Texas power generators have less than a month to weatherize their equipment — part of several mandates state lawmakers passed in response to the February freeze. Nexstar’s Maggie Glynn sat down with Public Utilities Commission Chairman Peter Lake to see if our power grid is ready for winter.

The Texas Public Utility Commission approved new mandatory rules Thursday requiring power plants to fix problems that caused outages last winter.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas released a new plan Tuesday aimed at making the state’s power grid more reliable. It comes on the heels of the massive winter power outages and recent warnings about power shortages on hot days in June.

The Texas Public Utility Commission has lifted a moratorium on utility disconnections. So what are your rights if you are behind on your bill?

The Texas Public Utility Commission allowed a moratorium to expire on Friday that prevented utility companies from shutting off service for late payments.

The Texas Public Utility Commission allowed a moratorium to expire on Friday that prevented utility companies from shutting off service for late payments.

Customers who were still with Griddy on Friday will be transitioned to what’s known as a Provider of Last Resort or POLR. It’s considered a safety net for customers, but consumer advocates warn it’s not always the best deal.