ERCOT, Texas and winter storm

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.
'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,
'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.
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Areas in Central Texas could see a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow between Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS predicts cold, freezing rain Thursday morning to midnight on Friday and then some sleet and snow west of Austin between midnight and sunrise on Friday.
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,
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A winter storm warning is in effect as sleet and snow hit North Texas, prompting concerns reminiscent of the catastrophic 2021 freeze.
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 worry about it happening again each ti
Texas power grid ready for upcoming winter storm, ERCOT says
ERCOT remains confident the Texas power grid will withstand the upcoming winter storm. North Texas is under a winter storm watch late Wednesday night through Friday afternoon.
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.
Will this week’s snow strain the Texas power grid like the 2021 winter storm?
Snow is in the forecast for later this week in the Fort Worth area, and while North Texans should monitor conditions, days-long power outages like those seen in February 2021 aren’t expected. For those living in the state during the winter storm four years ago,
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 ...
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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Snow is coming to West Texas. ERCOT says to conserve electricity
ERCOT issues a weather watch and urges Texans to conserve electricity during peak demand as a cold snap increases energy use.
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ERCOT urges energy conservation as Arctic cold front chills Texas
The Arctic cold front swept through Texas on Sunday, dropping temperatures throughout the entire state on Jan. 6. The ...
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