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ERCOT: Power demand not an issue, but downed lines could cause problems
As ice begins to build this evening, trees could fall onto power lines and cause outages.
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As ice begins to build this evening, trees could fall onto power lines and cause outages.
Numbers are rising as more freezing precipitation falls across the area.
ERCOT says it's ready for this winter weather system, with enough supply to meet forecasted demand. However, you may be seeing some localized power outages.
Power outages are a possibility during any severe weather event. But a local power outage is different from a larger power grid problem.
On Thursday, the Public Utility Commission is expected to discuss and possibly take action on a plan to redesign Texas' electricity market.
On Thursday, the Public Utility Commission is expected to discuss and possibly take action on a plan to redesign Texas' electricity market.
The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments on two separate cases Monday involving whether ERCOT should be immune from lawsuits.
The lawsuits stem from the historic winter storm that hit North Texas in 2021.
Dr. Bud Weinstein, the former associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU, said he thinks Texas is "pretty well prepared."
While this cold spell isn't expected to last nearly as long as the February 2021 deep freeze, there are concerns about losing power among those who know the feeling of going without it for days.
Little to no accumulation is expected, but the harsh temperatures are a cause for concern.
The agency said it's ready to deal with frigid temperatures coming later this week.
Cold fronts are on the way and this time next week we could be seeing temps in the teens. ERCOT says it's closely watching and prepared.
Cold fronts are on the way and this time next week we could be seeing temps in the teens. ERCOT says it's closely watching and prepared.
After six months and more than $600,000 in taxpayer money, the Public Utility Commission released the report by E3, a private research firm.
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ERCOT officials said they don't expect rolling blackouts or systemwide outages, but the demand for energy is threatening to outpace supply.
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Demand is higher than ever across the state thanks to unseasonable heat, but conservation and backup efforts are also scaled up.
Officials with ERCOT say the power grid is producing more power than ever but Texans are also using more than ever.
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
With temperatures near record highs, the Texas power grid held up over the weekend.
On Thursday, electricity usage peaked shortly after 9:00 a.m. at more than 61,000 MW. ERCOT is forecasting electricity usage to once again exceed 60,000 MW on Friday morning.
Allowances are being made to ensure nothing cuts into power generation during the freezing temperatures and wintery precipitation.
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