The $34 million project, to be paid for by utility customers across Texas, is necessary to reduce the impact of a glitchy transmission circuit in San Antonio.
CPS Energy will have to keep an aging gas-powered generating unit cranking past its planned March retirement after a unanimous vote Tuesday by the state grid operator’s board. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas told its directors it determined the planned closure of the Braunig Power Station ’s big Unit 3 would put the statewide grid at greater risk of cascading outages.
will enter into a contract to keep the largest of the three oldest gas-fired Braunig units operating. The cost to keep the 400-megawatt unit going for two years is about $34 million, according to estimates from the utility and still has transmission risks related to the well-known chokepoint as power demand grows across the state. In March, CPS asked
to approve shutdown of Braunig power units as clean energy transition rolls on Under the plan approved Tuesday, Unit 3 will be shut down in in early March for inspection and needed repairs. board still has to vote on the fate of Braunig’s two smaller units — which still have a shot of closing as CPS planned. In the meantime,
CPS Big Unit 3 Centerpoint Texans Chad Seely Pablo Vegas San Antonio South Texas North Texas Braunig Power Station Houston Winter Storm Uri Braunig MARCH Unit 3
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
ERCOT moves to keep largest CPS Energy Braunig gas unit runningERCOT moves to keep largest CPS Energy's Braunig gas unit running in Texas as it deals with transmission line challenges in San Antonio
Read more »
San Antonio teen drowns while fishing in San MarcosA San Antonio teen drowned during a fishing trip in San Marcos, police said.
Read more »
Teen shot by police in McDonald's parking lot re-arrested for violating probationSAN ANTONIO - Erik Cantu, the man who was shot by a San Antonio officer, has been re-arrested and was in court on Thursday.Related:Teen shot by San Antonio off
Read more »
Nutcrackers abound during San Antonio’s holiday seasonCatch performances of the holiday classic 'The Nutcracker' by San Antonio Dance, Ballet San Antonio, the San Antonio Philharmonic and more.
Read more »
Future uncertainty looms over Frost Bank Center as Spurs contemplate potential relocationSAN ANTONIO - The future of the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio is up in the air following the announcement of 'Project Marvel,' which may lead the San Antonio
Read more »
San Antonio restaurant Mixtli awarded Michelin Star, meet the chefsSAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio restaurant was selected in the first ever MICHELIN Guide Texas.San Antonio’s ‘Mixtli’ - which serves up trailblazing Mexican cuisine
Read more »