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What the Batch Zero Audit Means for Texas Learn why ERCOT will audit its Batch Zero large load queue and how it affects Texas consumers and their energy. Texas needs a lot more electricity. Data centers, factories, and other large projects are asking to connect to the Texas power grid. Some of these sites could use as much power as a small city. So, how does Texas decide if these large loads are ready to join the grid? The Batch Zero audit is part of the answer. It gives ERCOT a closer look at large power users before they move ahead with their grid plans. Data centers are the main focus. But they are not the only large loads in the queue. The review also looks at how much power a project needs, what kind of site it is, and what it could mean for the power grid and local water supplies.  The Batch Zero Process ERCOT created Batch Zero as its new process for approving large power users . The goal is to study these projects as a group instead of looking at each one on its own. ERCOT...

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Which Houston Green Energy Plans Are Best? Texas has more green power to choose from in the U.S. than any other state! Go green and help keep our air and water cleaner! Texas burns natural gas to make cheap electricity in massive quantities. However, the state also has a healthy dose of renewable energy. In fact, green sources are responsible for more Texas power than natural gas. That translates to an abundance of 100% green energy plans to supply your home.  Green Energy Plans Beat The Average In years past, customers had to pay a premium for any product that advertised itself as environmentally friendly. Remember those compact fluorescent bulbs that looked like curly fries? But a higher price for environmentalism isn’t the case with home energy plans. The cheapest green energy plans cost less than the average 12-month plan from July, which was 14.3 cents per kWh.  The GridPlus 12 plan from Chariot Energy boasts the lowest rate at 5.9 cents per kWh. This low rate...

Which Houston Green Energy Plans Are Best? Texas has more green power to choose from in the U.S. than any other state! Go green and help keep our air and water cleaner! Texas burns natural gas to make cheap electricity in massive quantities. However, the state also has a healthy dose of renewable energy. In fact, green sources are responsible for more Texas power than natural gas. That translates to an abundance of 100% green energy plans to supply your home.  Green Energy Plans Beat The Average In years past, customers had to pay a premium for any product that advertised itself as environmentally friendly. Remember those compact fluorescent bulbs that looked like curly fries? But a higher price for environmentalism isn’t the case with home energy plans. The cheapest green energy plans cost less than the average 12-month plan from July, which was 14.3 cents per kWh.  The GridPlus 12 plan from Chariot Energy boasts the lowest rate at 5.9 cents per kWh. This low rate...

Which Houston Green Energy Plans Are Best? Texas has more green power to choose from in the U.S. than any other state! Go green and help keep our air and water cleaner! Texas burns natural gas to make cheap electricity in massive quantities. However, the state also has a healthy dose of renewable energy. In fact, green sources are responsible for more Texas power than natural gas. That translates to an abundance of 100% green energy plans to supply your home.  Green Energy Plans Beat The Average In years past, customers had to pay a premium for any product that advertised itself as environmentally friendly. Remember those compact fluorescent bulbs that looked like curly fries? But a higher price for environmentalism isn’t the case with home energy plans. The cheapest green energy plans cost less than the average 12-month plan from July, which was 14.3 cents per kWh.  The GridPlus 12 plan from Chariot Energy boasts the lowest rate at 5.9 cents per kWh. This low rate...

How Do You Plan a Labor Day Cookout? Keep your end of summer celebration fun and affordable with these smart suggestions for your Labor Day Cookout. A Texas Labor Day cookout does not have to cost a lot. With local produce, cheaper cuts of meat, and a few smart swaps, you can feed a crowd without blowing your budget. It can also be a greener way to celebrate the end of a hot summer. Cook outside, use seasonal foods, and skip the extra Texas power use that comes with cooking and cooling your home. This year, though, keep an eye on the weather. Current forecasts show much of Texas could still be hot on Labor Day, with some areas near or above 100 degrees. That makes outdoor cooking a good way to save on your electric bill , but you will still need a plan to keep your guests cool. Shop Local For Your Labor Day Cookout Late summer is a great time to visit a farmers market. Tomatoes, peppers, chilies, herbs and other fresh produce are still easy to find. Buying local food can also cut the ...