Houston power outage

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Questions in Washington as Congress continues probing Texas officials, who oversee the state’s energy industry and electric grid, in their quest to get answers after February’s massive and deadly power outages. A House Energy subcommittee hearing Wednesday provided little new insight into the crisis, however, and often turned into a debate about the relative merits of fossil fuels and renewables. READ MORE: CDC: Nearly 29% Of All Texans Have Had At Least One Coronavirus Vaccine Dose Democrats on the panel said climate change is making such extreme weather events more common, and they argued for more renewable energy. Republicans said coal, natural gas and nuclear energy are more reliable than wind and solar and must remain a major part of the mix. Renewables make up a growing share of the power supply in Texas. The head of a national electric-industry group said natural gas is vital as a bridge to a lower-carbon grid and for picking up slack when … [Read more...] about Texas Energy Officials Under Microscope As Congress Questions Leaders About Power Grid Failure

The CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) told Congress on Wednesday that evidence shows Texas “absolutely” did not follow recommendations by the organization and federal regulators in 2011 to winterize their equipment. During a Wednesday House hearing on the failure of Texas’s electric grid during last month's winter storm, Rep. Diana DeGette Diana Louise DeGette Democrats urge FDA to clear market of all flavored e-cigarettes Lawmakers press federal agencies on scope of SolarWinds attack We must decolonize our global health systems — It's time to repeal the Helms Amendment MORE (D-Colo.) asked NERC CEO James Robb whether Texas followed the organization’s recommendations. “The inquiry will affirm this, but the evidence would suggest absolutely not,” Robb responded, referring to an ongoing probe that the group is conducting alongside the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). ADVERTISEMENT The winter storm in Texas … [Read more...] about Regulator: Evidence suggests Texas ‘absolutely’ didn’t follow recommendations to winterize power equipment

close Video Widespread power outages across Texas as bitter cold continues Harris County Deputy Emergency Management's Francisco Sanchez gives an update on the dangerous conditions on 'Fox & Friends.' A paralyzing winter storm wrought havoc with COVID-19 vaccination efforts around the country on Tuesday, forcing the cancellation of appointments and delaying vaccine deliveries just as the federal government rolled out new mass vaccination sites aimed at reaching hard-hit communities. FEMA opened its first COVID-19 inoculation sites in Los Angeles and Oakland, part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to get shots into arms more quickly and reach minority communities hit hard by the outbreak. The developments came as the vaccination drive ramps up. The U.S. is administering an average of nearly 1.7 million doses per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the administration said Tuesday it was … [Read more...] about Crippling winter storm hampers COVID-19 vaccinations as FEMA opens new sites

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Giancarlo Stanton turned on a 92 mph pitch from Shawn Armstrong and sent the ball soaring over the visitors’ bullpen and into Yankee Stadium’s left-bleachers. The small crowd at New York’s first night game of the season buzzed. READ MORE: New York City Public Schools Doing Away With '2-Case Rule' For Coronavirus-Related Closures NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 05: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts as he hits a grand slam off of Shawn Armstrong #43 of the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium on April 05, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) When the ball came down, it landed in a fan gathering area called Frank’s Red Hot Terrace, 471 feet from home plate, near the newly repopulated deep seats. Stanton’s eighth career grand slam carried the New York Yankees over Baltimore 7-0 Monday night and handed the Orioles their first loss this season. “It’s kind of … [Read more...] about Stanton-ian Grand Slam In Bleachers Leads Yanks Over O’s 7-0