Icing could cause local power outages if branches fall onto lines, ERCOT’s CEO said, "but the electric grid is going to be performing reliably."
Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) told Newsweek: "ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 20-23 due to predicted extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Winter precipitation is also expected across parts of the state.
Texas power grid operator ERCOT is facing its first test of the winter season as the state headed into a deep cold snap expected to last until Friday. The power grid agency issued a weather advisory that went into effect Monday, indicating power reserves could fall as demand spikes. The weather advisory lasts until Friday.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a cold weather advisory through 10 a.m. Monday morning as temperatures plunged. Oncor is reporting more than 5,000 North Texans are without power.
Let’s face it. A lot of newcomers in Fort Worth (looking at you, Californians) aren’t sure how to handle Texas snow. Here’s a few things you need to know.
AUSTIN - As an arctic blast settled over Texas on Monday, dropping temperatures into the low 20s in some areas, the state’s grid operator said it’s not expectin
There is now a 60-70% chance that our entire forecast area observes at least measurable snowfall,” the National Weather Service in Fort Worth said Sunday.
Below-freezing temperatures are expected to arrive Saturday night in North Texas as the region is blasted with arctic cold air.
From adopting pets to catching a play or attending business classes, Coppell and Lewisville residents can find plenty to do through January and February.
A committee in Flower Mound put together recommendations for a proposed $112 million bond package for the town. Those recommendations are up for Town Council consideration and cou
It risks overcrowding because of the large amount of power going through the ring, often to meet demand in North Texas, where local generation hasn’t kept up with demand. ERCOT also started ...