Texas grid operator, ERCOT, is again asking Texans to turn down their AC and conserve energy. Worth noting. These requests are happening in the context of a big statewide vote this November over whether Texas should put public money to building new power plants.

Densantis at the debate:
'We will be energy dominant again in this country. I showed it could be done in the state of Florida.'

Florida produces 2k barrels a day of oil. It produces less oil than Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana and Nebraska. It also doesn't allow offshore drilling.

This week, the Dept of Interior published new guidelines for $660 million of that money, which will require states to track methane and groundwater pollution from the wells.

But an association repping most of the states says the DOI doesn't have the authority to do that

Congress in 2021 agreed to spend $4.7 billion to help states plug orphaned oil and gas wells. 26 states got initial, $25 million grants last year to start doing the work.
Then the logistical problems began. My latest:

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HPD Executive Assistant Chief Larry Satterwhite, who oversees patrol operations, acknowledged the issue.
“We understand we have a problem. It's extremely concerning,” Satterwhite told the Chronicle. “When people are calling, they're expecting a response.”

Reading 'EPA methane reporting proposal sets stage for emission fees' subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews… via E&E News

At least nine people died from heat in just one South Texas county, while thousands across the state have sought emergency medical care related to heat, Erin Douglas 📝🌎🕵🏻‍♀️ reports.

One day in Dallas County, more than 40 people sought heat-related care.

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NEW: Oil and gas companies in West Texas released hundreds of tons of toxic gases into the air last week as a record-breaking heatwave drove pressure inside pipelines and compressors to dangerously high levels.
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We urge Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to pass solutions that will lower people's soaring energy bills and reduce stress on the electric grid during extreme heat waves like this one. #txlege sierraclub.org/texas/blog/202…

❗️A shelter in place has been issued for all of Texas City east of 146, due to an incident currently in progress at Marathon GBR.

Please shelter in place until an all-clear is given.❗️