Bill Peacock News


Why Texans are paying more for less electricity

Problems with generation adequacy in Texas were once rare occurrences.


Texas PUC feeding generators at the expense of consumers

Following the political fallout from last year’s blackouts across Texas, the Texas Legislature took steps to divert attention from its contributions to the electric grid’s failure.


Texas preparing to boycott 'carbon conscious' investors

As far back as at least King Edward I of England, people have been concerned about the environmental effects of fossil fuels. 


Texans must speak out to avoid higher electricity prices

As Texas politicians and regulators continue their endless debate about how to fix the problems that led to one of the worst blackouts in U.S. history, they might pause for a moment to consider Ockham’s razor.


Op-ed: ERCOT’s Roadmap to a California-style electricity market

In the aftermath of February’s Great Texas Blackout, there has been much consternation and confusion.