Monitoring the Texas power grid on ERCOT website
We are continuing to monitor the potential strain the heat could have on the power grid. FOX 26's Lina De Florias explains how to read the ERCOT website and what to look for when things get serious.
ERCOT issues first Weather Watch due to expected scorching temperatures
Summers in Texas are notorious for the intense heat, but this summer, we’re expecting hotter-than-normal temperatures. For this reason, ERCOT is issuing a Weather Watch for certain days in June due to expected high electrical demand.
ERCOT launches new 'TXANS' grid notification system to keep residents updated on Texas' power supply
Texas summer heat is starting to roll in, along with a growing number of new residents from other states. On the heels of this, ERCOT announced it will issue new TXANS notifications on the state's power supply.
Gov. Greg Abbott talks economy, grid reliability, ‘school choice’ during Houston visit
Touting a powerful Texas economy generating more than a third of the nation's new jobs Governor Greg Abbott appeared in Houston promising a more reliable grid and boldly pledging "School choice.”
Greater Houston preparing for artic blast, residents having flashbacks of 2021 winter storm
Freezing temperatures are headed to Houston and residents are having flashbacks of the Winter Storm that hit Texas in February 2021.
ERCOT closely monitoring changing weather conditions
ERCOT said they are closely monitoring weather forecasts and models as cold fronts begin to approach the Lone Star State.
Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairman Peter Lake discusses state power grid
Following the 2021 Winter Freeze that left many Texans without power for days, Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas Peter Lake explains why he says the power grid will not fail this winter.
ERCOT asks Texans for voluntary electricity conservation on Monday
The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday.
Texas power grid struggling to meet energy demands amid extreme heat wave
Extreme heat has pushed the state’s power grid to capacity in order to meet energy demands and their margins will stay tight as long as the high temperatures remain.
ERCOT preparing for record power demand, report released
It is hot, and the demand for power is holding up so far, but that might not be the case as we approach the summer months.
Early heat raises concerns about energy grid
Hotter temperatures are here earlier than expected and that could be affecting the energy grid.
Questions remain about readiness of Texas’ power grid
As the cold weather sends a chill throughout the lone star state, those who run the Texas power grid claim the system "is better prepared for winter operations than ever before." Of course, not everyone shares that confidence FOX 26's Greg Groogan is here to tell us why.
Reports say Texas has done ‘next to nothing’ to weatherize natural gas supply
FOX 26’s Greg Groogan gets a look at what’s being done to protect the state from another power failure like we experienced back in February.
Extreme winter conditions could trigger another blackout
The catastrophic February storm led to one of the biggest power outages in U.S. history, knocking out electricity to more than 4 million customers and leading to hundreds of deaths. Many homes were left without heat and water for days, and some for weeks. Could we go through it again?
Push to increase electric vehicles could strain Texas' power grid
With President Biden's latest executive order to make 50% of all new vehicles electric by 2030, some say though it'll be better for the environment, it may put a lot of pressure on Texas' power grid.
how reliable is the power grid this summer
The WYP panel talks about the reliability of the power grid and the ERCOT call to reduce energy last week.
Houston mother fires off stern, yet funny Facebook post to ERCOT amid conservation tips
One Houstonian took to Facebook to air her grievances over the advice in a very funny and relatable way.
ERCOT: Energy conservation appeal has ended
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas said their appeal for energy conservation has ended.
ERCOT initiates rotating power outages in Texas
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas entered emergency conditions and initiated rotating outages on Monday morning.