mySA: Strategic reduction in electricity demand means big savings
Original post in mySA (San Antonio’s homepage) here. FRANK LACEY, FOR THE EXPRESS-NEWS : AUGUST 9, 2015 As the blazing summer heat continues, Texans need to know that the electric grid is up to the challenge of keeping millions of air conditioners running at full speed, in addition to powering the lights, electronics and other appliances. […]
Demand Response in the Lone Star State: Still Some Work To Do
Original article published here in the Star-Telegram. State still has work to do to keep lights on BY FRANK LACEY Special to the Star-Telegram With blazing summer heat ahead, Texans need to know that the electric grid is up to the challenge of keeping millions of air conditioners running at full speed, in addition to […]
Dallas Morning News: Energy technology firms press state on demand-response
Originally published in Dallas Morning News. March 19, 2015 By James Osborne, Staff Writer josborne@dallasnews.com When the Texas Legislature authorized the installation of “smart” electrical meters a decade ago, it was intended to usher in a new age of efficiency and reliability. Downed power lines would be identified almost instantaneously. Electricity consumption could be scaled […]
AEMA Supports Demand Response Legislation Filed in Texas Legislature
March 12, 2015 Kirsten Voinis (512) 922-7141 or kvoinis@kvoinis.com AEMA SUPPORTS DEMAND RESPONSE LEGISLATION FILED IN TEXAS LEGISLATURE Statement on filing of SB 1284 by Sen. Kirk Watson and HB 3343 by Rep. Sylvester Turner (AUSTIN, TX) The Advanced Energy Management Alliance (AEMA) applauds the filing of legislation that would help give Texans more opportunity […]