Texas, ERCOT and the grid

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,
'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 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.
Gov. Abbott urges Texans to report winter weather damage to iSTAT damage survey
After the wintry weather that happened this week, Gov. Greg Abbott urged Texans to report any damages that happened from ice, snow and rainfall, according to a release from Abbott's office.
'We're ready to go': Texas leaders confident about preparations, power grid ahead of winter storm
Texas officials on Wednesday outlined preparations for the winter storm set to hit much of the state this week.
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 ...
ERCOT issues weather watch for North Texas Monday through Friday
ERCOT issued a weather watch for Monday through Friday due to forecasted cold weather across the region combined with high ...
Will electricity stay on in Texas when snow starts to fall? We asked 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 ...
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Texans brace for winter storm; ERCOT weather watch and TxDOT road cams available
The first winter storm of 2025 is approaching.Since the deadly snowstorm in 2021 when the power grid failed, Texans often ...
ERCOT issues weather watch as arctic blast brings freezing temperatures to Texas
According to ERCOT's supply and demand, Texas is projected to use more than 60,000 megawatts by the end of Monday.
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ERCOT issues Weather Watch as freezing temperatures drive surging power demand in Texas
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch over the next five days, as cold temperatures ...
As a winter storm aims for Texas, ERCOT issues weather watch
ERCOT issued a weather watch advisory ahead of a possible winter storm hitting Texas. A freeze warning has been issued amid ...
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Cold snap prompts energy warning from ERCOT. Could North Texas see snow?
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a cold weather advisory through 10 a.m. Monday morning as temperatures ...
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 ...