Oil and gas companies have said the region needs more power. Environmentalists and a conservative think tank worry the state is moving too fast — and ratepayers will see the costs in their bills.
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order authorizing ERCOT to deploy backup generation resources at data centers and other major facilities to reduce the load on Texas’ energy grid.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the state’s main power grid, has a dashboard that allows residents to track current conditions and usage. The timestamp of each dashboard indicates when the information was last updated, according to ERCOT’s website.
As the potential increases for the Houston-area to see impactful winter weather this weekend, KPRC 2 has created a guide and compiled a list of information you can use to help you navigate the bitter cold.
ERCOT is making a first attempt at a planning process in which multiple requests will be considered simultaneously.
A state ruling on the Katy battery facility has been pushed back after ERCOT filed to intervene, arguing the dispute could affect grid reliability and jurisdiction.
As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, the state’s grid manager is trying to plan how to provide enough electricity to meet the demand.
This week, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Eric Goff, founder of an energy policy advising firm, about the growth of wind and solar power in Texas and whether it will continue after recent federal efforts targeting the industry.
With triple-digit temps scorching Texas this week, many Houstonians are anxiously watching the sky, not just for the sun, but for signs of trouble with the power grid.
With the summer heatwave coming in hot (no pun intended), ERCOT is expecting peak demand for residents looking to cool off. Its dashboard forecasts to shatter last year's records and potentially threaten the all-time demand record.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has given the approval for CenterPoint Energy to move ahead with a proposal to utilize 15 large emergency generation units to help address the state’s generation shortfall concerns.
With extreme weather conditions forecasted yet again in Houston, along with ERCOT issuing its weather watch, CenterPoint Energy is preparing for any type of emergency response that may come up.
From February 19-21, Texans should expect a significant drop in temperatures, with Houston and Southeast Texas seeing lows in the mid-20s by Thursday.
Four leading nuclear reactor companies—Kairos Power, Natura Resources, Terrestrial Energy, and Aalo Atomics—are setting up at Texas A&M's Rellis Campus to develop cutting-edge small modular reactor technology.
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.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch from January 20-23 as extreme cold weather is forecasted to impact the state.
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.
As the winter chill sets in, Texans are questioning whether the state's power grid is prepared to handle the cold months ahead.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch over the next five days, as cold temperatures are anticipated across the state.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) lead meteorologist told board members the pattern this winter appears more likely to support an extreme cold event.
As if CenterPoint Energy hasn’t caused enough frustration across the Houston area, KPRC 2 viewers have reached out to us, saying they were told by the energy company that they may lose power—again.
The announcement was made Tuesday in a brief social media post describing Foster's work as "integral to ERCOT and to the electric power industry in Texas."
Texas power grid stability in August is a growing concern. ERCOT's latest report highlights the risk of controlled outages during peak demand periods. Low wind production adds to the challenges. #TexasPowerGrid #EnergyAlerts #ConservationMatters
Renewable energy is becoming a major player in powering cities like Houston. Renewable energy help cut down on greenhouse emissions and add to power to the grid.
As the solar eclipse approaches, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas is gearing up with strategic planning and tools to maintain Texas’ power grid balance.
Years in the making, the transition from a municipal electric company to an open market has left some residents unsure.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) are asking Texans to conserve electricity usage Monday morning.
ERCOT has requested that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality not fine power providers for polluting or exceeding their air permits during the arctic blast.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a weather watch from Jan. 14- 17 due to the hard freeze that will impact the state.
As we get closer to the freezing weather in Texas, ERCOT provides a 6-day forecast for its grid capacity. Here's what ERCOT is expecting for supply and demand during the cold snap.
The City of Houston has issued a weather alert ahead of next week’s cold front and expected hard freeze.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the state’s main power grid, has a dashboard that allows residents to track current conditions and usage. The timestamp of each dashboard indicates when the information was last updated, according to ERCOT’s website.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has released a forecast for January 2024 and it explains when the power grid has the highest chances of requiring conservations, and even rolling blackouts.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a Weather Watch from Jan. 15-17 due to forecasted extreme cold weather across Southeast Texas, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves.
There is increasing concern for a hard freeze across Southeast Texas that will possibly happen next Monday night into Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service announced. There is also the potential for another hard freeze Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has canceled a request to increase operating reserves this winter as it expected to be prepared for extreme weather.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced Tuesday an update to the emergency operations reserve levels ahead of the winter months.
As part of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ approach to grid operations, a request was issued to stakeholders Monday to increase operating reserves, a news release said.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) instituted an Energy Emergency Alert on Wednesday but avoided calling for controlled outages to keep the grid in balance.
Riot Platforms is losing so much money that it’s counting on energy credits from selling power back to the Texas grid to keep its costs under control, reports said.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, Thursday from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has asked Houston residents and businesses to conserve electricity due to continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind and declining solar power generation Wednesday evening.
Record-high power demand and faltering electricity sources have tested the grid in the past month, forcing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to dig deep into its toolbox to keep power flowing.
Due to a high level of unexpected electricity outages and forecasted low wind generation, operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening, a news release said.
The agency said the call is due to low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand. They said operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Voluntary Conservation Notice to customers.
The latest conservation request from ERCOT — the third in the past week — sought to reduce power demand from 3 to 10 p.m. Thursday.
ERCOT is calling on Texans to voluntarily conserve electricity usage due to extreme temperatures, continued high demand, and unexpected loss of thermal generation.
ERCOT’s weather watch does not indicate the state will see widespread outages or that ERCOT will call for energy conservation.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a weather watch due to extreme temperatures Friday and forecasted record demand.
The all-Republican court narrowly found that the nonprofit corporation operating the state’s electrical grid qualifies for sovereign immunity, which protects government entities from lawsuits.
Texans were asked to conserve energy from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures climb over 100 degrees for much of the state.
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from June 15 – June 21 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand.So far, grid conditions appeared normal during this Weather Watch.
Public Utility Commission chair Peter Lake had spearheaded a plan to help the state’s power grid withstand weather disasters, but the plan lacked support in the Texas Legislature.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is holding a news conference on Wednesday to announce its new campaign to provide reliable information to Texans about the power grid.
On Wednesday, officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, shared a seasonal assessment that shows extreme temperatures over the summer may put the state in an energy crunch. These worries stem from what officials with the Public Utilities Commission of Texas and ERCOT said is Texas’ failure to keep up with population growth in terms of the grid.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas are holding a press conference on Wednesday in Austin to update Texans on the status of the grid ahead of the upcoming summer.
Tens of thousands of Austin households and businesses went days without electricity after a winter storm wreaked havoc across Texas.
Friends in North Austin removed downed trees from neighbors’ roofs, while closer to the city core, volunteers rushed to meet the immediate needs of people without homes — those most severely impacted by the freezing temperatures.
The Electric Reliability Council of of Texas (ERCOT) requested an emergency order from the U.S. Department of Energy on Friday to bypass certain emission standards for power plants due to the impact of extreme cold weather in Texas.
Bright and early Tuesday morning, the Public Utility Commission of Texas delivered a measure of good news concerning the Texas Power Grid.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the state’s main power grid, has a dashboard that allows residents to track current conditions and usage. The timestamp of each dashboard indicates when the information was last updated, according to ERCOT’s website.
ERCOT announced Thursday that as part of its ongoing commitment to communicating reliable information on grid conditions for Texans, the new Fuel Mix dashboard will provide a real-time view of its energy generation by resource type.
Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairman Peter Lake and ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas held a press conference Tuesday to update Texans on grid reliability and readiness for winter 2022-2023.
The proposal is aimed at making sure power providers and electricity generators have enough power on hand in case of increased demand. But it’s not clear how it would hold up in unexpected weather, an expert said.
The governor shared the favorable forecast — which is normal for the fall months — ahead of a competitive race in which the grid’s performance during last year’s fatal winter storm may factor into Texans’ decisions at the polls.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas Board of Directors announced Tuesday the selection of Pablo Vegas to serve as the President and CEO for the Texas grid operator. Vegas will join ERCOT on October 1.
Power outages are a possibility during any severe weather event. But a local power outage is different from a larger power grid problem.