Brenda Koopsen
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Brenda Koopsen
@BrendaKoopsen
Former Award-Winning Anchor & Investigative Reporter | @NewhouseSU Alum


In Texas, electricity consumers are increasingly becoming suppliers. These "virtual power plants" harness thousands of home solar & batteries in times of grid strain. One grid regulator called this model "a necessity" with Texas's fast-growing economy: #photo-24533205" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">houstonchronicle.com/business/energ…















Octopus Energy to buy Shell’s UK household supply division on.ft.com/3PmKWMX




(1/2) TXANS Update—August 24, 2023: ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal for today, Aug. 24, from 3 – 10 p.m. due to extreme temperatures, continued near-record demand, and forecasted low wind-power generation. Tight grid conditions are expected this afternoon into the evening.


Turn out at @AngelShareHTX turn up and your thermostat at the Octopus Energy Texas Turn Down happy hour 🍻 Get out of your home and enjoy a FREE drink on us when you turn your thermostat up to 80° 👍 It's been a hot one this summer so cool off with your fav beverage on us 😉





