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Are Texas Bitcoin Mines Really Raising Electric Rates?

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Will Texas Bitcoin Mines Hurt Power Customers? Stripped down cheap computers packed onto racks in warehouses are what powers Texas Bitcoin mines. The problem is that's a lot of electric demand and it might drive up your Texas electricity bills. Texas is known as one of the most business-friendly states in the US. So, when China kicked out cryptocurrency miners in May 2021, they all flocked to Texas. Crypto miners use thousands of stripped down home computers running 24/7 usually in one room. So, they use massive amounts of energy. So many crypto miners operate in Texas that within a few years they will use almost as much power as Houston. Bitcoin is the best known of all cryptocurrencies. Texas Bitcoin mines that draw massive power amounts daily is concerning since ERCOT had trouble meeting demand this summer. However, ERCOT is working with crypto miners to better meet peak demand in the future.  Sweet Deal For Texas Bitcoin Mines Crypto mines run 24 hours per day using rooms of ...

Comparing Plans: How the Power to Choose Fails Customers, Pt 2

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Can You Compare Plan on Power to Choose? You should be able to compare electricity plans head to head with all the information you need. But not at the Power to Choose. Find out why Texas Electricity Ratings is the better choice! Sometimes the sizzle is better than the steak. And that's definitely the case when comparing plans on most electricity shopping sites. That's because right after you enter your zip code on Power to Choose site, the biggest text on the screen reads, “Shop. Compare. Choose.” Well, that’s easier said than done with the details they give you. The information shown for each plan includes the bare minimum, far less than what you see on Texas Electricity Ratings . Of course, their basic information is very nicely organized on their page. However, it doesn't go deep enough to help you make a good decision for switching electric plans . The Power to Choose site avoids details that really help customers. In Part 1 of this series, we discussed th...

Backed By Batteries, Texas Beats Heat

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Will Utility Scale Texas Batteries Help The Grid? Renewable energy in Texas is doing more to keep air conditioners spinning this summer thanks to utility scale batteries. Learn how they could reshape the grid and effect your electric bills. Even by Texas standards, this summer has been a scorcher. Texas electricity rates are burning through budgets, too. Newscasters can’t seem to get enough of saying how we’re smashing heat records. They almost revel in comparing heat waves from previous years. But with utility scale batteries, Texas can beat the heat.  Texas Batteries To The Rescue Storage capacity has long limited the effectiveness of green energy sources. Solar power and wind power are great while they make power. But what about cloudy days at solar farms? And what about still days around wind turbines? Can we store green energy for later use?  Utility scale batteries are the key to unlocking the power of green energy. And their technology is improving. Texas ...