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Electric Reliability Council of Texas under investigation starting Thursday following storm outages, says Gov. Abbott
Description
February 24, 2021
Starting Thursday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) will be under investigation by state legislature following the snow storm that left much of the state without power, said Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday evening. He added he has been working with the legislature on reforms to add more power to the grid and ensure the state never runs out of power again.
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas under investigation starting Thursday following storm outages, says Gov. Abbott01:41 | February 24, 2021
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‘I have nothing left’: Typhoon Yagi pummels Vietnam, leaves at least 64 dead02:15 | September 9, 2024
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Typhoon Yagi: More than a dozen dead in Vietnam despite cyclone’s waning power00:29 | September 8, 2024
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Hurricanes are on the decline in 2024 despite rapid climate change, here’s why02:29 | September 7, 2024
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Typhoon Yagi: Death toll reaches 22 as Asia’s strongest cyclone hits northern Vietnam01:44 | September 7, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan: Planes abort landing, travellers stranded as transit suspended02:16 | August 30, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan: Deadly storm batters Japan, millions ordered to leave01:55 | August 29, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in Japan as millions ordered to evacuate01:56 | August 29, 2024
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Hurricane Hone weakens to tropical storm after battering Hawaii with heavy rains00:28 | August 26, 2024
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Invermere districts without power after strong thunderstorm00:28 | August 25, 2024
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Sicily yacht sinking: Rescuers recover another body believed to be daughter of Mike Lynch01:04 | August 23, 2024
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Rare blue supermoon set to grace the night skies00:25 | August 19, 2024
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Jasper ‘not ready to welcome visitors’ yet as evacuee re-entry continues, officals say01:27 | August 19, 2024
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At least 1 dead, 6 missing after storm sinks luxury yacht off Sicily03:17 | August 19, 2024
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Post-tropical storm Debby hits Atlantic Canada with heavy rain, flooding03:31 | August 9, 2024
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Tropical Storm Debby: Wide swaths of the U.S. still under threat from flooding, tornadoes01:42 | August 9, 2024
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Maui wildfires: Lahaina residents hold sombre memorials, one year later02:17 | August 8, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community01:36 | August 7, 2024
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Calgary area mops up after destructive hail storm02:12 | August 6, 2024
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Tropical storm Debby threatens southeastern U.S.02:05 | August 5, 2024
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India landslides: Himachal Pradesh cloudburst destroys villages, dozens missing02:44 | August 3, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time01:51 | August 2, 2024
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas under investigation starting Thursday following storm outages, says Gov. Abbott01:41 | February 24, 2021
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‘I have nothing left’: Typhoon Yagi pummels Vietnam, leaves at least 64 dead02:15 | September 9, 2024
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Typhoon Yagi: More than a dozen dead in Vietnam despite cyclone’s waning power00:29 | September 8, 2024
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Hurricanes are on the decline in 2024 despite rapid climate change, here’s why02:29 | September 7, 2024
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Typhoon Yagi: Death toll reaches 22 as Asia’s strongest cyclone hits northern Vietnam01:44 | September 7, 2024
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Typhoon Yagi: 2024’s second-strongest tropical storm makes landfall in southern China02:11 | September 6, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan: Planes abort landing, travellers stranded as transit suspended02:16 | August 30, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan: Deadly storm batters Japan, millions ordered to leave01:55 | August 29, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in Japan as millions ordered to evacuate01:56 | August 29, 2024
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Hurricane Hone weakens to tropical storm after battering Hawaii with heavy rains00:28 | August 26, 2024
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Invermere districts without power after strong thunderstorm00:28 | August 25, 2024
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Sicily yacht sinking: Rescuers recover another body believed to be daughter of Mike Lynch01:04 | August 23, 2024
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1 dead, 1 missing in Connecticut as flash floods swamp parts of state02:03 | August 19, 2024
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Rare blue supermoon set to grace the night skies00:25 | August 19, 2024
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Jasper ‘not ready to welcome visitors’ yet as evacuee re-entry continues, officals say01:27 | August 19, 2024
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At least 1 dead, 6 missing after storm sinks luxury yacht off Sicily03:17 | August 19, 2024
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Tornado touches down in southwestern Ontario town, Ayr residents clean up trail of destruction01:36 | August 18, 2024
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Turkey wildfires: Helicopters, planes douse flames in Izmir as strong winds fan blaze01:25 | August 17, 2024
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Torrential rain hits Tokyo ahead of typhoon Ampil’s arrival00:32 | August 16, 2024
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Post-tropical storm Debby hits Atlantic Canada with heavy rain, flooding03:31 | August 9, 2024
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Tropical Storm Debby: Wide swaths of the U.S. still under threat from flooding, tornadoes01:42 | August 9, 2024
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Maui wildfires: Lahaina residents hold sombre memorials, one year later02:17 | August 8, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community01:36 | August 7, 2024
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Calgary area mops up after destructive hail storm02:12 | August 6, 2024
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Tropical storm Debby threatens southeastern U.S.02:05 | August 5, 2024
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India landslides: Himachal Pradesh cloudburst destroys villages, dozens missing02:44 | August 3, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time01:51 | August 2, 2024
Electric Reliability Council of Texas under investigation starting Thursday following storm outages, says Gov. Abbott
Description
February 24, 2021
Starting Thursday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) will be under investigation by state legislature following the snow storm that left much of the state without power, said Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday evening. He added he has been working with the legislature on reforms to add more power to the grid and ensure the state never runs out of power again.
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