ERCOT, Texas and power grid

ERCOT issues Transmission Emergency in South, Southeast Texas
According to Operations Messages on the ERCOT website, around 5 a.m. ERCOT issued a Transmission Emergency in South and Southeast Texas.
ERCOT: No issues for Texas power grid amid winter weather
ERCOT leaders said they've been keeping a close eye on the state's power grid during the extremely cold weather across Texas.
Wintry mix of precipitation could cause Texas power outages, but ERCOT says statewide grid is ready
Snow, sleet and freezing rain across Central and South Texas could bring down power lines, causing localized outages beginning Monday evening.
ERCOT monitoring power grid as freezing conditions hit parts of Texas
President-elect Donald Trump was blocked by his wife's hat when he leaned in for a kiss before his swearing in on Jan. 20. ERCOT says the power grid is holding steady despite freezing temperatures across South Texas.
Texans brace for Arctic blast as ERCOT issues another Weather Watch
AUSTIN, Texas — With another Arctic blast coming to Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch due to freezing temperatures in the forecast. Extreme cold in the forecast for most of Texas means higher electrical demand and the possibility of lower reserves.
ERCOT Issues Weather Watch for Texas Ahead of Arctic Blast, Urges Preparedness for Potential Demand Surge
ERCOT issues a Weather Watch for Texas due to an arctic blast, preparing for higher electricity demand, but expects the grid to remain stable.
ERCOT issues weather watch advisory as winter storm enters Texas
ERCOT, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, issued a weather watch advisory ahead of the arctic blast hitting Texas this weekend. The weather watch advisory will be from Monday, January 20 to Thursday, January 23. The state grid warns Texans the cold weather could cause a higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.
ERCOT issues Transmission Emergency message
ERCOT issued a Transmission Emergency in South and Southeast Texas at 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. Donald Trump becomes 47th US President, signs key executive orders The Beat Makers: 25 Drummers Who Shaped Music History Coast Guard Commandant terminated over border lapses,
ERCOT issues "Weather Watch" as cold weather moves into Texas
Areas around Houston could receive up to six inches of snow, which would rank among the heaviest snowfalls ever for the city. Winter Storm Warnings stretch as far south as the Rio Grande.
There were power outages Tuesday, but don't blame ERCOT. Ice, snow took down lines in South Texas.
That happened early Tuesday, when ERCOT called on about 4,000 megawatts of battery storage to help meet the morning demand ...
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'This is not Winter Storm Uri': ERCOT says it has enough power to meet demand in Texas
Amid a weather watch issued this week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas says it is prepared to meet energy demands as freezing temperatures and snow sweep through Texas. On Sunday, ...
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ERCOT issues Weather Watch ahead of next week's extreme cold
HOUSTON — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a warning ahead of next week's extreme cold weather. ERCOT issued a Weather Watch for Jan. 20 through Jan. 23 due to the arctic ...
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This is how much more power Texans used in 2024 than a year earlier — and the boom is just beginning
While Texas didn’t top the one-time record, sustained use of power grew steadily through the year. And it will keep growing. ERCOT’s latest projections show just how much. The operations ...
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ERCOT issues multiday weather watch for next week as Texans brace for arctic blast
Following a Dallas Regional Chamber presentation, Pablo Vegas talks about handling new electrical demand as tech and industrial companies move into Texas. ERCOT, the electrical grid operator for ...
Dangerous, icy roads tonight as Houston's big melt re-freezes overnight
On Tuesday afternoon, temperatures will warm up, and the sun will shine, making conditions for the snow that fell earlier in ...
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Lending programs help Texans make homes more resilient against power outages
With concerns over cold weather power outages, Texas residents are looking to boost energy resilience and reliability.
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First-ever blizzard warning issued along Gulf Coast
The National Weather Service office in Lake Charles, Louisiana, said the winter storm has been producing blizzard conditions ...