Conserving energy during a heat wave is 'always a fine balance' with resources, demand
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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ERCOT reassuring Texans that power grid will not fail this summer
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
Abbott and O'Rourke offer different solutions on power grid
O'Rourke supports annexing the Texas grid to the national grid, while Abbott maintains it should be independent.
ERCOT leaders promise Texans can rely on the grid this summer
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ERCOT seasonal report out as record-breaking temperatures loom
Officials with ERCOT say the power grid is producing more power than ever but Texans are also using more than ever.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power as demand spikes due to heat
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
ERCOT: just enough supply to meet weekend demand
With temperatures near record highs, the Texas power grid held up over the weekend.
Texas Power Grid Holds Up During Latest Freeze As ERCOT Asks For Temporary Leniency On Emission Rules
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ERCOT Anticipating 'Tight Grid Conditions' In Texas Through Friday
Allowances are being made to ensure nothing cuts into power generation during the freezing temperatures and wintery precipitation.
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Energy experts say the Texas electric grid is still vulnerable, especially when it comes to the supply of natural gas that fuels around 40% the state's power generation.
Texas' Grid Held Up This Time With Enough Extra Capacity To Power 3 Million Homes
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ERCOT Says Texas Power Grid Is Ready; Concern Is Ice On Power Lines And Trees
ERCOT says demand could hit a peak of just under 72,000 megawatts this week, which would set a winter record.
As Arctic Blast Moves In, ERCOT Issues 'Winter Weather Watch' Through February 6
ERCOT has issued a watch effective now through Sunday, February 6 as winter weather moves into the state.
North Texans Prepare For Winter Storm, Hoping Power Stays On This Time
Last year's winter storm caused more than 500,000 Texans to submit insurance claims for more than $10 billion in damages.
99% Of Texas Electric Generation, Transmission Facilities Pass Winterization Inspection, ERCOT Says
"The Texas electric grid is more prepared for winter operations than ever before," said Interim ERCOT CEO Brad Jones.
ERCOT Says Texas Electric Generators Ready For Winter Weather Following On-Site Winterization Inspections
Of the 302 generation resources inspected, ERCOT said only ten had items requiring correction.
Final Report On Texas Power Grid Failure During Winter Storm Released
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released its final report on the Texas power grid failure during the February 2021 winter storm.
ERCOT Holding Town Hall Meetings To Address Power Grid Concerns Before Winter
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ERCOT Interim CEO In North Texas To 'Rebuild Trust' After February Storm-Related Power Outages
ERCOT's interim CEO was in Coppell Monday addressing what changes are being made and taking questions from the public.
Feds Make New Recommendations To Texas To Prevent Deadly Power Outages From Happening Again
Six Months After Winter Storms Consumer Advocacy Group Warns Texas Power Grid Still Isn't Prepared
Six months after a series of winter storms left thousands of Texans without power, Texans for Fair Energy Billing is warning that legislative inaction has left the state power grid unprepared for the upcoming winter.
ERCOT Unveils A Roadmap To Improving Electric Grid Reliability In Texas
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has delivered what it calls a "roadmap to improving grid reliability" to Gov. Greg Abbott, members of the Legislature and the Public Utility Commission.
Did Texans Actually Conserve Energy This Week? Residents Question ERCOT's Readiness
The conservation request from ERCOT this week received strong reactions just a few months after the devastating winter storms that knocked out power for millions.
Public Utility Commission Grills ERCOT Over Its Call For Texans To Conserve Energy This Week
Calling on Texans to conserve energy just four months after a massive power outage affected millions in the state caused a lot of worry.
Texas Power Grid Holding Up As Conservation Request From ERCOT Remains
Wednesday, June 16 is the third consecutive day Texans were asked to conserve electricity.
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