Erica Proffer
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Austin, TX, United States
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Past articles by Erica:
Austin affordable rental units left empty as residents sit on waitlists
Despite Austin’s housing boom over the past few years, city data shows we’re failing at helping our most vulnerable find affordable housing. → Read More
‘We'll be working with our policymakers’ | Austin power line tree trimming rules may be re-evaluated
The KVUE Defenders looked at what could be done to help local power providers better prepare for an ice storm. → Read More
Dallas Federal Reserve researcher says power grid still not ready for extreme weather
A report shows unreliable renewables, aging power plants and limited weatherization oversight still challenge the Texas electric power grid. → Read More
Moderna will likely increase its COVID-19 vaccine price once government supply ends
Vaccines paid for by the U.S. government are expected to run out soon. That has some of you concerned about what it will do to prices. → Read More
Electric vehicle maker Tesla dropped some of its car prices by nearly 20%
The Tesla website now lists the 7-seat Model Y Long Range starting at $52,990. → Read More
Here's how an oversight agency says Texas can improve how it regulates electric utilities
Six issues were found regarding the State's power regulation. → Read More
Some Tesla vehicles may not qualify for the clean vehicle tax credit
Electric vehicle owners may get up to $7,500 in tax credits, but not all may qualify. → Read More
Report by North American Electric Reliability Corporation shows Texas needs to improve how solar power gets to grid
In June, an inverter tripped causing a cascade of power loss across West Texas, the report shows. → Read More
PUC releases report on changes made since the deadly Feb. 2021 winter storm, federal report says it's not enough
Two reports paint different pictures of the Texas power grid’s reliability during an extreme winter storm. → Read More
Preliminary flood maps released for Hays County, portions of Central Texas cities
Preliminary FEMA flood maps are ready to review. → Read More
Nearly 1 out of 4 Texas employees left their State job within the last year
Texas reached the highest State employee turnover rate in a decade. → Read More
Audit finds Texas Department of Family and Protective Services needs to improve how it handles temporary foster care
The State Auditor’s Office found two deficiencies requiring immediate attention. → Read More
City of Austin wants to stop unlicensed short-term rentals. Here's how the council plans to do it
The Austin city manager will prepare an amendment to make it against the law to get paid from an unlicensed short-term rental operator. → Read More
Natural gas companies must have their winter weatherization plans in place
Some natural gas facilities and pipelines must have winter weatherization plans in place. → Read More
Texas Sunset Commission report shows state law enforcement regulator needs a blue ribbon panel
The report shows Texas needs a better approach to law enforcement regulation. → Read More
Texas Sunset Commission staff finds six issues with the state’s electric industry regulator
The Sunset staff’s report lists six issues spread across the PUC, ERCOT and the Office of Public Utility Counsel. → Read More
$3.5B in bonds is on the Austin ballot. Here's how much debt taxpayers pay now
Voter-approved bonds give the government money to secure debt. It’s a promise from taxpayers to pay the loan with interest. → Read More
Texas energy companies, leaders look to improve energy efficiency programs
Power companies, energy efficiency advocates, lobbyists, consultants and state leaders are looking at ways to increase energy savings. → Read More
The number of people being hit by cars is on the rise in Texas
State data shows a correlation between this time of year and an increase in wrecks involving pedestrians. → Read More
New report shows weather-related power outages on the rise
The KVUE Defenders tell us why it’s happening and what we can do to slow the amount of blackouts → Read More