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 Weather Watch ahead of next week's extreme cold
HOUSTON — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a warning ahead of next week's extreme cold weather. ERCOT issued a Weather Watch for Jan. 20 through Jan. 23 due to the arctic blast that's expected to take over the state. The cold will cause a higher electrical demand as well as the potential for lower reserves.
ERCOT: Texas power grid will withstand Jan. 20-23 cold snap
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,
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.
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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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