ERCOT, Texas and Winter Storm

'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.
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' 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,
Winter Storm Cora hits Texas: See latest updates on flights, roads, power outages
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.
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.
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.
See Texas power outage maps as 2025 winter storm slams state with freezing weather
While ERCOT said it is prepared for the storm, there could be local outages in various counties. See maps of power outages across Texas.
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.
Texas power grid holds strong but analysts warn it's vulnerable in a stronger storm
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Will electricity stay on in Texas when snow starts to fall? Hear from ERCOT’s CEO.
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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.
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 ...
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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 ...