There’s not a simple answer to this question.

People all across Houston are bundling up and prepping their homes ahead of the anticipated cold weather in southeast Texas this week. With a Winter Storm Watch already in place, Houstonians have been advised to be ready for low temperatures, frigid winds, and yes, even some snow.

Experts believe the Texas power grid has improved its resilience since the February 2021 winter storm, but uncertainties remain, especially at the neighborhood level.

As Texas prepares for potential cold weather this winter, experts are highlighting the state’s progress in renewable energy and identifying areas where challenges remain.

“These kinds of temperatures don’t lead to levels of demand that are particularly difficult to meet,” energy expert Doug Lewin explained

Houston, get ready to get cold!

The National Weather Service says a heat dome that has led to nearly 90 consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures in Phoenix has moved into Texas.

A new state energy fund will offer low-interest loans to companies that build new power plants.

This summer’s sweltering heat has put tremendous stress on Texas’ power grid, with the state setting 10 new records for electricity demand.

In this week’s episode, energy expert Doug Lewin discusses how wind and solar power are supplying an increasing amount of power in Texas whether state leaders like it or not.

A new unofficial all-time peak demand record for the Texas power grid was hit Monday after officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a Conservation Appeal.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he can "guarantee" there won't be blackouts this winter in Texas after one that knocked out power for some people for four days last February. That's the kind of pre-election prediction that can make a weather forecaster more useful than a political poll.