Texas lawmakers last week passed a pair of utility reform bills in response to the ERCOT grid’s near collapse during February’s winter storm, giving them more influence over the grid operator but also creating doubt over the measures’ effectiveness. Senate Bill 2 would overhaul the ERCOT Board of Directors’ makeup,...

ERCOT welcomed 70% of Lubbock Power & Light’s load to its system over the weekend, a culmination of six years of engineering work and regulatory approvals. The Texas grid operator said the transition was completed without issues at 12:22 p.m. Sunday. Staff worked closely with LP&L and Oncor personnel to...