ERCOT officials say they expect an overall warm winter in 2025, punctured by an extreme cold event-- and we're heading into it with a slightly higher grid reliability risk compared to last winter.

ERCOT's CEO told WFAA there is plenty of power to meet the demands of Texans this week. We will track any power outages and grid conditions live here.

The grid operator sharply increased its prediction for how much power demand will grow in the coming years after the state Legislature passed a law in 2023 changing how ERCOT forecasts demand ...

ERCOT's grid was under significantly more stress than previously thought, according to new documents released during an emergency ERCOT board meeting Wednesday morning. At its peak, half of the ...

The ERCOT grid is expected to be fine because the latest forecast data show temperatures aren’t anticipated to be cold enough to prompt concern.

Vegas said ERCOT, which manages the Texas electric grid, is ready and operating normally. Despite a shorter supply on Thursday, the state should not experience an electric emergency, he predicted.

The Texas grid will be fine, ERCOT says. It’s not as cold as during a deadly February 2021 storm — but demand may hit record.

The grid serves more than 26 million Texans. While ERCOT doesn't own or operate any electric generation units or power lines, it is responsible for balancing electric supply and demand.

Weather ERCOT issues Weather Watch amid freezing temperatures, rising energy demand The watch is in effect from Monday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Jan. 10.

Sara DiNatale covers energy, the Texas grid, ERCOT, CPS Energy, and labor for the San Antonio Express-News. She can be reached at (210) 446-3358, sara.dinatale@express-news.net, or @sara_dinatale.

Weather ERCOT issues Weather Watch amid freezing temperatures, rising energy demand The watch is in effect from Monday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Jan. 10.