10 Interesting U.S. Energy Data Facts You Should Know
Ten real, publicly-sourced numbers on U.S. power and gas markets, from record Texas grid demand to record natural gas production.
What’s New in U.S. Energy Markets This Month
A roundup of what Watts & Wire is tracking this month: EIA’s latest outlook, ERCOT’s demand record, an HQ relocation to Houston, and gas storage levels.
Houston: Inside the Energy Capital of the World
Houston is home to 5,000+ energy companies and 27 Fortune 500 headquarters, and its refineries and pipelines anchor a huge share of U.S. energy infrastructure.
Inside ERCOT: Why Texas Runs America’s Busiest Power Grid
Texas runs its own electric grid, and in July 2026 ERCOT set an all-time demand record while leaning on record solar and battery output to keep the lights on.
What Is a REP? A Plain-English Guide to Retail Electric Providers
they can choose among competing Retail Electric Providers (REPs), also called retail suppliers or competitive electricity providers depending on…
FERC Order 2222, Explained: Opening Wholesale Markets to Distributed Energy
In September 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued Order 2222, a landmark rule requiring regional grid operators to let…
ISO vs. RTO: What’s the Difference in U.S. Power Markets?
In the U.S., wholesale electricity markets are run by two kinds of nonprofit grid operators: Independent System Operators (ISOs) and…
What Is Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP)?
Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP) is the standard method U.S. wholesale electricity markets use to price power at thousands of individual…