Will Texas’ efforts to boost power grid work? Questions arise over latest plan

Philip Jankowski | Source: Longview News-Journal | Posted 12/04/2024

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DALLAS — As 2025 nears, concerns are being raised about the second phase of a state government program designed to bolster the Texas power grid.

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As 2025 approaches, concerns are rising about the Texas Energy Fund's second phase, aimed at enhancing the state's power grid resilience by creating backup power generators for critical infrastructure. However, there are apprehensions about potential negative consequences, such as the proliferation of greenhouse gas-emitting diesel generators and participants selling stored electricity instead of reserving it for emergencies.

The Texas Energy Fund, initially a government loan program for gas power plants, has faced criticism, particularly due to a company led by an individual with a criminal record receiving approval. While debates continue about the backup power program's design and regulations, stakeholders are divided on whether allowing participants to sell power back to the market aligns with the program's original purpose of safeguarding critical infrastructure during power emergencies.

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