ERCOT, Texas

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 crunch. Those same batteries were charging up during the day to be ready for when the sun goes down and demand spikes again for the evening temperature drop.
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: 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.
See Texas power outage maps as second arctic blast brings chances of snow, ice
Another Arctic blast of freezing temperatures will test the ERCOT grid during this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend and early next week. According to the National Weather Service, a disturbance moving in Monday to Tuesday could bring light snow to North Texas,
See South Texas power outage map as arctic blast brings below-freezing temperatures
The majority of power outages on Wednesday were reported near the Molina neighborhood, which had 304 outages as of 8 a.m., according to the AEP Texas outage map. Those outages were expected to be restored by 1 p.
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.
Battery technology helps power Texas grid during statewide Arctic blast
Texas’ power grid has performed reliably during this week’s Arctic blast, a stark contrast to four years ago when much of the state lost power for days during a winter storm.
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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 ...
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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.
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Winter Storm Cora hits Texas: See latest updates on flights, roads, power outages
as well as traffic information provided by the Texas Department of Transportation. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a weather watch through Jan. 10 as temperatures drop ...
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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 ...
Houston power outages remain minimal during winter storm. ERCOT says no rolling outages expected
CenterPoint Energy averted the worst impacts to its power lines and poles during Houston's historic winter storm.
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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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This is how much more power Texans used in 2024 than a year earlier — and the boom is just beginning
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas said in its year-end report that last year’s largest monthly jump was in January, when power use popped up 18.4% from a year earlier. Monthly demand ...
Live updates: At least 2 dead after winter storm smothers Houston with snow, ERCOT says grid is stable
Southeast Texas is covered in snow and ice Tuesday morning, and some residents of Houston may be waking up to frozen pipes or power outages, as many bundle up to go outside and experience the region's ...