Track the Texas power grid: Hereโs how to monitor ERCOTโs current grid conditions in real-time
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the stateโs 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 ERCOTโs website.
Below-freezing temps likely as coldest weather of the season expected next week in SE Texas: What to know๐ง
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.
ERCOT says Wednesdayโs entrance into emergency operations caused by drop in operating reserves, frequency
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.
ERCOT requests conservation from businesses, residents on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., expects tight grid conditions
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.
Addressing Texasโ power grid concerns
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 Texasโ failure to keep up with population growth in terms of the grid.
ERCOT says power grid is prepared for summer but encourages change as Texas population increases
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.
Chainsaws and dry socks: Austinites step up for neighbors during ice storm
Friends in North Austin removed downed trees from neighborsโ roofs, while closer to the city core, volunteers rushed to meet the immediate needs of people without homes โ those most severely impacted by the freezing temperatures.
ERCOT gets federal permission to exceed air quality limits, noting possible risk of blackout amid freezing weather in Texas
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.
Track the Texas power grid: Watch ERCOTโs current grid conditions in real-time
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the stateโs 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 ERCOTโs website.
ERCOT to provide new fuel mix dashboard, displaying real-time energy generation usage
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott touts Texas power gridโs readiness heading into fall, election season
The governor shared the favorable forecast โ which is normal for the fall months โ ahead of a competitive race in which the gridโs performance during last yearโs fatal winter storm may factor into Texansโ decisions at the polls.
After โexhaustive nationwide search,โ ERCOT selects new CEO to lead Texas power grid company
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.
Fort Bend County judge, officials address ERCOTโS request to conserve electricity, put plan in place
Fort Bend County Judge KP George, along with Fort Bend County officials, held a news conference Monday to address Fort Bend County residents on the Electric Reliability Council Of Texasโ request for consumers to conserve energy.
โLights will stay onโ: ERCOT, PUC confident in Texas power grid during 2022 summer season
Officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Public Utility Commission will hold a press conference to discuss the readiness of the Texas power grid for the 2022 summer season, according to a release.
ERCOT asks power plants to possibly cancel planned maintenance to meet demand of extreme heat anticipated this weekend
ERCOT has issued an Advanced Action Notice Tuesday for Texas power plants to prepare for higher than usual customer demand due to the high temperatures forecasted for Motherโs Day weekend.
ERCOT issues watch for extreme cold weather, possible icing conditions for Texas area
A watch has been issued for the Texas area for an extreme cold weather event with possible icing conditions as an arctic cold front blasts through Wednesday night, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Analysis: Betting a Texas election on a weather forecast
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.
Texas grid vulnerable to blackouts during severe winter weather, even with new preparations, ERCOT estimates show
The most severe scenario considered by ERCOT for this winter โ very high demand for power, extensive fossil fuel outages, and low renewable power production โ does not capture the amount of power lost during February.
Looking for Power? Look up!
I had a quick conversation with my neighbor yesterday about solar panels as he is considering installing some on his roof. This is a pretty typical discussion when we have these long stretches of blue sky, especially after last Februaryโs ERCOT disaster. We donโt talk much about putting in a wind turbine, yet coincidentally Climate Central sent down a fascinating look at just how much power both the sun and the wind can generate. I have graphics! Given todayโs sunshine and what we are expecting over the weekend, here is how much power the good ole sun would generate:
ERCOT will have to release information about power plant outages quicker โ but it may not detail what causes them
The Public Utility Commission said the state's main power grid operator will have three days โ instead of 60 โ to release some information about power plant outages. But that may not include why the electricity generators were offline.
Lawmakers briefed on status of Texasโ power grid after conservation alert
Several Texas lawmakers were briefed Wednesday on the status of our stateโs power grid. Gov. Greg Abbott also spoke about the recent calls for energy conservation after several power generators went offline for unexpected maintenance.