Texas Supreme Court says ERCOT can't be sued over 2021 winter storm
After the 2021 deadly winter storm, multiple cities, including Denton, sued ERCOT.
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After the 2021 deadly winter storm, multiple cities, including Denton, sued ERCOT.
There is currently enough capacity to meet the forecasted demand, ERCOT says.
Due to the extreme heat, ERCOT expects power usage to hit new records for peak demand.
Due to the extreme heat, ERCOT expects power usage to hit new records for peak demand.
The Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect Tuesday, June 20 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT.
When wind production is low in Texas, ERCOT, the states electric grid operator needs to find other ways to make up for power generation.
It's the first time the power grid operator has issued the new alert, warning that power plants alone won't be able to generate enough electricity to cover Texas during times of extreme demand.
ERCOT is warning that peak demand for electricity this summer will exceed the amount that can be generated.
Grid operators cautioned Wednesday the state won't have enough on-demand power generation to meet the need during peak hours this summer.
Grid operators cautioned Wednesday the state won't have enough on-demand power generation to meet the need during peak hours this summer.
"We are much better off today," said ERCOT's interim CEO.
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.
