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,
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.
More Texans are investing in microgrids to avoid winter power outages
Microgrids generate and supply their own power in tandem with the grid and work as a backup option in case extreme weather knocks out power.
As bitter cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable
The state’s electric grid operator issued a weather watch until Friday but says it doesn’t expect power disruptions as demand rises.
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.
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 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.
ERCOT expects Texas grid to stay steady amid winter Weather Watch
The electric company's CEO said "The infrastructure is ready" to help keep Texans' lights on this week.
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