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 officials said they don't expect rolling blackouts or systemwide outages, but the demand for energy is threatening to outpace supply.
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
O'Rourke supports annexing the Texas grid to the national grid, while Abbott maintains it should be independent.
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.
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.
For most of the duration of the storm, ERCOT was working with a power capacity cushion of 17,000 megawatts. That's enough extra electricity to power 3 million homes.
ERCOT says demand could hit a peak of just under 72,000 megawatts this week, which would set a winter record.
ERCOT has issued a watch effective now through Sunday, February 6 as winter weather moves into the state.
Last year's winter storm caused more than 500,000 Texans to submit insurance claims for more than $10 billion in damages.
"The Texas electric grid is more prepared for winter operations than ever before," said Interim ERCOT CEO Brad Jones.
Of the 302 generation resources inspected, ERCOT said only ten had items requiring correction.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released its final report on the Texas power grid failure during the February 2021 winter storm.
ERCOT is hosting town hall meetings to address residents' concerns and answer questions about winterization preps and the electric grid's reliability this winter.
ERCOT's interim CEO was in Coppell Monday addressing what changes are being made and taking questions from the public.
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.
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.
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.
Calling on Texans to conserve energy just four months after a massive power outage affected millions in the state caused a lot of worry.
Wednesday, June 16 is the third consecutive day Texans were asked to conserve electricity.
Two Mesquite homes were destroyed in a fire investigators say was likely sparked by floating lanterns released nearby.
North Texas fisherman charged after game wardens say he stuffed weights in a bass to try to win a Lake Fork tournament.
The PPA says the sport has grown by 300% over the past year.
The Guevara family said it simply wants to know if there's proof that Adiran Guevara's actions warranted the use of deadly force.
The sheriff's office said the women admitted to being paid $40,000 to smuggle the items.
Two Mesquite homes were destroyed in a fire investigators say was likely sparked by floating lanterns released nearby.
North Texas fisherman charged after game wardens say he stuffed weights in a bass to try to win a Lake Fork tournament.
The PPA says the sport has grown by 300% over the past year.
The Guevara family said it simply wants to know if there's proof that Adiran Guevara's actions warranted the use of deadly force.
The sheriff's office said the women admitted to being paid $40,000 to smuggle the items.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
Two teen mariachi musicians detained by ICE in South Texas spark bipartisan criticism as their family seeks asylum.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The PPA says the sport has grown by 300% over the past year.
The Cowboys are working to shore up their secondary by agreeing to a contract with free agent safety Jalen Thompson to a reported 3-year, $36 million contract.
The Cowboys will send a 4th-round pick to Green Bay.
Olivia Miles, the league player of the year, scored 17 points for No. 1 seed TCU (29-5), even though she played most of the way in foul trouble.
Blackhawks rookie forward Oliver Moore left midway through the first period after three shifts with an undisclosed injury when sliding into the end boards seconds after assisting on Rinzel's goal.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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