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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.
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 monitoring power grid as freezing conditions hit parts of Texas
President-elect Donald Trump was blocked by his wife's hat when he leaned in for a kiss before his swearing in on Jan. 20. ERCOT says the power grid is holding steady despite freezing temperatures across South Texas.
See Texas power outage maps as second arctic blast brings chances of snow, ice
Another Arctic blast of freezing temperatures will test the ERCOT grid during this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend and early next week. According to the National Weather Service, a disturbance moving in Monday to Tuesday could bring light snow to North Texas,
See South Texas power outage map as arctic blast brings below-freezing temperatures
The majority of power outages on Wednesday were reported near the Molina neighborhood, which had 304 outages as of 8 a.m., according to the AEP Texas outage map. Those outages were expected to be restored by 1 p.
Battery technology helps power Texas grid during statewide Arctic blast
Texas’ power grid has performed reliably during this week’s Arctic blast, a stark contrast to four years ago when much of the state lost power for days during a winter storm.
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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.
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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 ...
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See Texas power outage maps as 2025 winter storm slams state with freezing weather
While ERCOT said it is prepared for the storm, there could be local outages in various counties. To keep up with all the ...
Texans brace for Arctic blast as ERCOT issues another Weather Watch
AUSTIN, Texas — With another Arctic blast coming to Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch due to freezing temperatures in the forecast. Extreme cold in ...
'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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Winter Storm Cora hits Texas: See latest updates on flights, roads, power outages
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a weather watch through Jan. 10 as temperatures drop throughout the state. At what temperature do pipes freeze?Here's how to prepare for ...
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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 ...
ERCOT issues weather watch advisory as winter storm enters Texas
ERCOT, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, issued a weather watch advisory ahead of the arctic blast hitting Texas this ...
Houston saw measurable snow for the first time since 2021. So why weren't there any mass outages?
More than 99% of CenterPoint Energy's Houston-area customers maintained power through the freeze, and ERCOT didn't order ...