The Texas power grid managed by ERCOT performed admirably during this week's major winter weather event which brought blizzard conditions to the Gulf Coast.
ERCOT issues a Weather Watch for Texas due to an arctic blast, preparing for higher electricity demand, but expects the grid to remain stable.
Following the winter storm of 2021 — which caused millions of Texans to lose power and also led to the deaths of more than 200 people statewide — the state changed the requirements for how ERCOT board members are selected.
A dangerous winter storm sweeping across the South is dumping heavy snow across Houston and other major metropolitan areas along the Interstate 10 corridor.
A hard freeze could soon arrive in SE Texas next week. Do you have everything you need? Check here for a list of items and to-dos for preparation.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department also announced Friday all park restrooms and drinking fountains will be closed Saturday mid-morning, with plans to reopen on Thursday. City workers will make efforts to winterize those facilities as well.
Snow, sleet and freezing rain across Central and South Texas could bring down power lines, causing localized outages beginning Monday evening.
Below-freezing temperatures will return to Texas as soon as Jan. 18, according to the National Weather Service. Grid conditions are expected to be normal and officials do not anticipate an emergency,
Below-freezing temperatures are expected to arrive Saturday night in North Texas as the region is blasted with arctic cold air.
North Texas is likely to see a three-day stretch of bone-chilling cold starting Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
The new members, Alejandro Hernandez and Sigmund Cornelius, were selected Texas leaders aim to boost both natural gas and nuclear power generation.
Volta has finalised a preferred equity transaction facilitated by Captona, an energy transition investment company.