Peter Lake, chair of the Public Utility Commission — which regulates the state’s power grid — resigned Friday. He had spearheaded a plan to help the state’s power grid withstand weather disasters, but the plan lacked support in the Texas Legislature.
, also awaiting approval by Abbott, would change how companies that produce electricity can make money in Texas’ electricity market.Republican lawmakers have turned against renewable energy sources
Texas produces the most oil and gas of any state in the nation, but renewable energy has threatened the industry’s domination in the electricity sector. Wind turbines and solar panels, which can produce electricity at a very low cost, provided more than a quarter of the state’s electricity last year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration., would require dramatic changes to the commission’s plan to harden the grid.
Lake, in the statement, said the agency had “delivered” on its promise to Texans to keep the lights on. Michael Webber, an energy resources professor at the University of Texas at Austin, said that Lake was an “excellent public servant” whom he found to be smart and open to new ideas.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Head of Texas Public Utility Commission resignsLake was appointed as chair in April 2021, two months after a winter freeze led to...
Leer más »
Texas Public Utility Commission Chairman resignsPeter Lake, the Public Utility Commission Chairman who oversaw the implementation of bipartisan reforms to the Texas electric grid following Winter Storm Uri in 2021, has resigned.
Leer más »
Public Utility Commission chairman's resignation effective immediately, Gov. Abbott saysPeter Lake's resignation is effective immediately, but he will continue to serve as commissioner until July 1.
Leer más »
Peter Lake, Commissioner of the Public Utility of Texas, Steps DownPeter Lake, the commissioner of the Public Utility of Texas, says he's stepping down
Leer más »
Texas’ chief power grid regulator resigns amid major overhaulTexas Public Utility Commission Chairman Peter Lake has resigned from the agency charged with regulating Texas' embattled power grid. Lake has led the...
Leer más »
Legislation proposed in New Jersey State Senate aims to ban book banningLegislation has been proposed in the New Jersey State Senate to prohibit book banning in libraries and schools. VMurdockTV has reaction.
Leer más »