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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.
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,
As bitter cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable
AUSTIN - As an arctic blast settled over Texas on Monday, dropping temperatures into the low 20s in some areas, the state’s grid operator said it’s not expectin
ERCOT urges energy conservation as Arctic cold front chills Texas
Update: An Arctic cold front sweeps Texas, prompting ERCOT to issue an energy conservation alert as another winter storm will take shape across the state.
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.
Facing extreme winter weather, Texas energy operators ERCOT, Oncor are confident, prepared
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,
Texas power grid operator, ERCOT, issues Weather Watch through Friday due to arctic air
The Texas power grid operator is keeping a close eye on the grid as we deal with below-freezing temperatures.The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, issued a Weather Watch Monday through Friday because of the arctic air.
Will electricity stay on in Texas when snow starts to fall? Hear from 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 ...
Power outage left over 3,000 without electricity in west El Paso Tuesday evening
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — More than three thousand customers in west El Paso were without power Tuesday evening.
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Texas businesses like H-E-B are investing in 'microgrids' to avoid power outages
Microgrids generate and supply their own power in tandem with the grid and work as a backup option in case extreme weather ...
Power outage to 1,400 reported in Frisco, officials say
FRISCO, Texas — Power was out for 1,400 households in Frisco Monday morning as arctic air moved into North Texas. The outage ...
The cold snap has arrived in Texas, but are Austinites prepared?
AUSTIN, Texas — The first freeze of 2025 has arrived for the Austin area, and local and state agencies say they're prepared ...
Power restored to most Oncor customers after high winds left over 4,000 in the dark
More than 4,000 Oncor customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area were without power Sunday afternoon just ahead of a cold snap ...
Texas' emergency response resources activated by Governor Abbott ahead of severe weather
SAN ANTONIO - Texas governor Greg Abbott has activated the state's emergency response resources ahead of anticipated severe ...
Texas lawmakers take aim at energy reliability in new legislative session
After storms left millions powerless in 2024, lawmakers propose bills to boost grid reliability and protect seniors.
The polar vortex brings its bitter cold to the Southern U.S.
As the cold front moved southward Tuesday, it prompted a cold weather advisory for the Gulf Coast and pushed temperatures ...