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'This is not Winter Storm Uri': ERCOT says it has enough power to meet demand in Texas
ERCOT officials reassure Texans the grid has enough power to meet demand during the winter storm. See the dashboard for grid status and conditions.
Texas' power operator ERCOT, facing the first grid test of winter, sees no energy emergency
Texas power grid operator ERCOT is facing its first test of the winter season as the state headed into a deep cold snap expected to last until Friday. The power grid agency issued a weather advisory that went into effect Monday,
Texas power grid challenges during extreme weather events
Since the catastrophic 2021 winter storm that left millions without power, Texas has been striving to strengthen its power grid against extreme weather.
LIVE: ERCOT power grid conditions, local outages as winter storm approaches
ERCOT's CEO told WFAA there is plenty of power to meet the demands of Texans this week. We will track any power outages and grid conditions live here.
Texas Energy Grid to Be Tested by Demand Boom, Winter Weather—Expert
Texas—the only state in the country to host its own grid—is a leader in energy evolution, but faces tough tests from climate and demand growth.
January 2025 Texas winter storm updates
An ERCOT weather advisory indicates a significant storm is approaching, and Texans may experience extreme winter conditions that could impact their power supply. This winter storm is expected to bring snow,
ERCOT monitoring this winter's strongest cold snap but expects normal grid conditions
The riskiest period for the grid this week is in the hour from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. each day, when Texans are starting their days but before the sun is high enough to produce solar power. Once the sun rises about 7:30 a.m., the state’s solar farms begin stepping in to carry the brunt of demand.
As bitter cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable
The state’s electric grid operator issued a weather watch until Friday but says it doesn’t expect power disruptions as demand rises.
Is the Texas power grid ready for this week's winter storm?
As winter weather moves into Texas this week, many are having flashbacks of 2021. Is the state's power grid ready for another winter storm?
Texas power grid holds strong but analysts warn it's vulnerable in a stronger storm
With many having continued anxiety over the resilience of the state's power grid, it was holding strong Thursday but analysts ...
Will electricity stay on in Texas when snow starts to fall? Hear from ERCOT’s CEO.
Icing could cause local power outages if branches fall onto lines, ERCOT’s CEO said, "but the electric grid is going to be ...
ERCOT says state’s electrical grid won’t be shaken during wintry weather this week
Ahead of the wintry mix that could impact Dallas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is issuing a weather ...
ERCOT issues weather watch ahead of freezing weather conditions across Texas
ERCOT, the electrical grid operator for most of Texas, issued a weather watch Sunday evening ahead of a blast of bitterly ...
What ERCOT says to set thermostat to during winter — 8 simple ways to keep your home warm
Whether you're facing a temporary cold snap or preparing for extended chilly days, here are simple ways to keep warm without cranking up the heat.