With the Texas legislature now in session, calls for increased taxes are being sounded by the advocates of numerous programs. Taxes are being proposed on businesses, “the rich,” and other sources. But because all taxes are shared, everyone is negatively affected.
Energy & Environment
Forecasting the Future of the ERCOT Grid, Part 1: The Ongoing Winter Reliability Challenge
Forecasting the Future of the ERCOT Grid, Part 1: The Ongoing Winter Reliability Challenge Written By: Michael Reed and Brent Bennett, Ph.D. Download the full research paper here. Key Points While the operational performance of the ERCOT grid has improved since Winter Storm Uri in 2021, the increasing reliance of the grid on wind, solar,...
June 8, 2026