ERCOT says it has enough power to meet demand in Texas

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,
Is the Texas power grid ready for this week's winter storm?
As winter weather moves into Texas this week, many are having flashbacks of 2021. Is the state's power grid ready for another winter storm?
Will this week’s snow strain the Texas power grid like the 2021 winter storm?
This is different than in February 2021 when the there was a days long winter storm across the state. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the frigid temperatures lasted days in mid-February, with highs above freezing only once between Feb. 10 and Feb. 18.
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.
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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.
Texas prepares for severe winter storm
As Texas prepared for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence Wednesday in the state's power grid. Frigid temperatures -- along with snow, sleet and freezing rain -- were expected to make their way into Texas midweek,
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,
‘More than adequate’: Gov. Abbott, ERCOT assure reliable power grid supply during incoming winter storm
Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference Wednesday morning to assure Texans the state is well prepared for a quickly ...
Cold temperatures are coming to Houston. How will the ERCOT grid hold up?
The ERCOT grid is expected to be fine because the latest forecast data show temperatures aren’t anticipated to be cold enough ...
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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.
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 ...
Energy experts weigh in on stability of state power grid as frigid temps grip Texas this week
This is something that the grid should be able to handle,” the University of Houston’s Vice President of Energy and Innovation said.