ERCOT prepares for potential record demand as heat wave approaches North Texas
Lots of eyes will be on the state's power grid this week when temperatures are expected to reach record highs.
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Lots of eyes will be on the state's power grid this week when temperatures are expected to reach record highs.
ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas said he expects an adequate supply of electricity to meet demands during this winter weather event.
Texas' main grid operator has projected that the state's growing demand for power could surpass its available energy supply beginning in summer 2026.
An arctic front is plunging through North Texas, sending temperatures plummeting behind it.
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 issued a weather watch for Monday through Friday due to forecasted cold weather across the state combined with high levels of demand and the potential for lower reserves.
Most of the state's four largest metro areas are under either excessive heat warnings or heat advisories.
The CEO of ERCOT is predicting the state's main grid would need to provide nearly double the amount of power by 2030.
The Texas power grid operator says that the state's electricity demand could nearly double over the next six years.
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Wednesday in North Texas will be a hot one — high temperatures are forecasted to be in the low 90s, according to CBS News Texas meteorologists.
The heat isn't the only thing burning outside - a surge in energy prices will soon be burning holes in wallets. This comes as ERCOT warns of deficient power reserves this week.
ERCOT is concerned about power plants going offline.
There could be a power grid emergency next week as temperatures could climb into the 90s.
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The total solar eclipse will cause ERCOT to lose about 16% of solar energy supplies but it isn't asking Texans to conserve energy and doesn't expect any grid reliability concerns.
ERCOT has issued another conservation appeal for Tuesday between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. in hopes of preventing widespread power outages.
ERCOT had requested that electricity use be preserved from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. Monday. Atmos also asked customers to conserve natural gas.
ERCOT is issuing a notice ahead of extremely cold weather coming to North Texas 1/15-1/17.
One plan to avoid another winter weather emergency, is the proposed $2 billion Southern Spirit Connection.
ERCOT says they have access to more weather forecasts so they can better tune their experience for extreme cold weather events.
ERCOT says this change is for better reliability as the grid has changed.
ERCOT clarifies – it doesn't expect an energy emergency, but does want to be prepared.
For Texans wanting to take a peek at the state's peak demand records, it's as easy as a quick click.
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