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Worried about power outages in Texas during this winter storm? Here’s what to know.
After a statewide blackout in 2021 and a massive Austin outage in 2023, cold weather means energy anxiety for many in Central 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.
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.
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 issues multiday weather watch for next week as Texans brace for arctic blast
ERCOT, the electrical grid operator for most of Texas, issued a weather watch for early next week when temperatures are expected to drop below freezing. The watch is scheduled to last Monday through Thursday and was issued “due to extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, 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.
Tens of thousands of Texans were without power Tuesday morning, but the statewide electric grid wasn’t to blame. With the ...
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In the Corpus Christi area, a winter storm warning inland and a winter weather advisory remains in effect through 6 p.m.
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a weather watch through Jan. 10 as temperatures drop throughout the state.
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.
Sufficient power resources available Tuesday morning according to ERCOT | CW39 HOUSTON
CW39 anchor Sharon Milton has a live look at the ERCOT power supply and demand map. She explains how it works and how much ...
'Rare Winter Storm' Map Shows Where Texas Will Be Hit Hardest
Impacts will begin in east Texas by Monday night. Ice and snow could contribute to power outages amid freezing temperatures.
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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 ...
Check the Texas power grid | A real-time look at supply and demand and grid conditions
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has a dashboard that allows you to monitor real-time grid conditions. This is a real-time look at the supply of power and demand, as reported by ERCOT. It ...