ERCOT demand hits record highs Since 2021, electricity demand within the Texas electricity grid operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has steadily increased.Additionally, Oklahoma Energy investors track this Texas surge because regional transmission expansion pressures cross-state planning models. In the first nine months of 2025, electricity demand in ERCOT, which manages about …
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AEP Capital Expenditure Surge Driven by Oklahoma Demand
Why AEP capital expenditure is rising now A rapid upswing in Oklahoma energy demand drives timing and scale. Companies add load quickly, and grid planners must respond. Therefore, AEP capital expenditure grows aggressively to meet firm contracts and expected large-load arrivals. In addition, industrial electrification, AI compute, EV charging, and data centers keep stacking new …
Entergy Wins Texas Approval for $200M Transmission Project
Entergy Texas Secures Approval for 145-Mile Power Line Project The energy infrastructure in Southeast Texas is getting a major upgrade. Entergy Texas has received the green light from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to build a 145-mile, 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission line across the southeastern part of the state. This massive project will strengthen …