As utilities once again seek to raise electric rates, a new study commissioned by the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) finds that better use of existing, customer-owned energy technologies could save Texans $18.9 billion over the next decade. Source
This new report from Advanced Energy United's state affiliate Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA), produced by Demand Side Analytics, finds that Texas could save billions by better integrating distributed energy resources (DERs)–like rooftop solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, and smart appliances–into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’s (ERCOT) grid planning and market operations. Source
Axios Austin reports on the rollback of key federal incentives from H.R. 1, and the impacts they pose on Texas’ advanced energy economy. Matt Boms of TAEBA discussed the benefits of advanced energy solutions in bolstering Texas’ grid, highlighting that wind and solar supplied about one-third of all power for the Texas grid operator, ERCOT. […] Source
In an article for Bloomberg Law, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's (United's state affiliate) Executive Director, Matthew Boms, highlights how advanced energy solutions—including wind, solar, battery storage, and demand response technologies—are bolstering the state's economy, increasing grid reliability, and helping meet rising load growth. Source
A new study commissioned by the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) finds that Oncor customers could save $8.5 billion over the next decade if the utility integrated more distributed energy resources (DERs) into its system planning and operations. Source
This new report from Advanced Energy United's state affiliate Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA), produced by Demand Side Analytics, finds that Texas could save billions by better integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) – like rooftop solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, and smart appliances – into Oncor’s grid planning and ERCOT’s market operations. Source
The Houston Chronicle reports on increasing uncertainty among developers over federal actions to phase out key clean energy incentives. United's Doug Pietrucha warns that waning support for renewables could drive off private investment, derail long-planned energy projects, and increase costs for ratepayers statewide. Source
As Texas swelters through triple-digit heat, its electric grid has held up remarkably well—despite peak demand hitting nearly 82,000MW, the highest so far this year. KPRC-TV spoke with Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Matthew Boms, who pointed to expanded renewable and strorage capacity across the state, underscoring Texas' improved resilience in the face of extreme weather. Source
Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 5323 into law, marking a critical step in advancing legislation to help modernize Texas’ electric grid. HB 5323 establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee. Source
Texas' economy is growing at a rapid pace and so is its energy demand. In an op-ed for the Rio Grande Guardian, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matthew Boms outlines strategies for the state to keep up with soaring load growth, keep Texas' energy market booming, and utilize low-cost advanced energy technologies. Source
KXAN-TV reports on the Texas Legislature's passage of HB 5323, which establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee to coordinate efforts aimed at reducing energy waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing grid resilience. Matthew Boms, Executive Director of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (United’s state affiliate), highlighted that the bill would support long-term reliability, reduce costs, and position Texas as a national leader in energy innovation. Source
This forward-thinking legislation establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee, composed of leaders from key state agencies, including the Public Utility Commission, ERCOT, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, to coordinate efforts aimed at reducing energy waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing grid reliability. Source