ERCOT, Texas

There were power outages Tuesday, but don't blame ERCOT. Ice, snow took down lines in South Texas.
That happened early Tuesday, when ERCOT called on about 4,000 megawatts of battery storage to help meet the morning demand crunch. Those same batteries were charging up during the day to be ready for when the sun goes down and demand spikes again for the evening temperature drop.
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.
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 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.
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After a statewide blackout in 2021 and a massive Austin outage in 2023, cold weather means energy anxiety for many in Central Texas.
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.
ERCOT issues Transmission Emergency message
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Impacts will begin in east Texas by Monday night. Ice and snow could contribute to power outages amid freezing temperatures.
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TXOGA winter weather situation report
NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Texas' natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage sectors continue to have needed production and storage. Gas supply is steady, ...