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Why Americans will pay higher natural gas prices this winter
More exports, and the lingering effects of extreme weather, could affect bills.
State review finds Texas regulators 'woefully under-resourced' to ensure grid reliability
A state-mandated review of the Public Utility Commission of Texas found the agency “cannot truly fulfill expectations for ensuring a reliable electric grid” without increased funding and an improved “decision making process.”
‘Sick to my stomach’: Some doctor malpractice lawsuits kept quiet, even when patients die
For nearly a year, KXAN has investigated physicians with clean records on the Texas Medical Board’s website, despite having a history of disciplinary actions. Now, we discovered that even when the courts determine a doctor is liable for medical malpractice — including cases where somebody died — patients and the public are often still left in the dark.
Tomlinson: More transmission lines could carry clean energy through Texas. So what's the holdup?
Electricity prices are high because there are not enough transmission lines connecting renewable sources in West Texas to cities in the east.
Electricity prices could rise even higher in Houston thanks to natural gas prices, CenterPoint rate hike
Consumers across Texas have already received sticker shock as they've renewed or signed up for electricity plans in the state's deregulated power market.
Texas Railroad Commission ‘under fire’ over new rules for natural gas companies
AUSTIN — Industry, watchdog and consumer groups are raising the alarm about a proposed regulation designed to prepare Texas for intense winter weather because they say it lacks teeth and has loopholes.
Some Texans' phone bills are about to go up, thanks to a Public Utility Commission rate increase
The rate is increasing from 3.3% to 24%.
Analysis: Whatever the campaigns say, the Texas electric grid isn’t fixed yet
After 2021’s winter storm electric blackouts, Texas lawmakers worked to shore up the state’s electric grid. But they’re not finished, despite what you might hear from campaigning politicians.
FERC official: 'Anomalies' found in natural gas market pricing during 2021 freeze
The chairman of the federal agency that regulates that nation’s energy system said Thursday that an investigation into whether natural gas providers manipulated the electricity market during the February 2021 freeze has uncovered “anomalies.”
Natural gas ‘anomalies’ during the Feb. 2021 freeze point to the need for a market monitor
Some sort of funny business happened in the natural gas markets during the deadly February 2021 freeze and power outage.