ERCOT, Texas

There were power outages Tuesday, but don't blame ERCOT. Ice, snow took down lines in South Texas.
That happened early Tuesday, when ERCOT called on about 4,000 megawatts of battery storage to help meet the morning demand crunch. Those same batteries were charging up during the day to be ready for when the sun goes down and demand spikes again for the evening temperature drop.
Wintry mix of precipitation could cause Texas power outages, but ERCOT says statewide grid is ready
Snow, sleet and freezing rain across Central and South Texas could bring down power lines, causing localized outages beginning Monday evening.
ERCOT: No issues for Texas power grid amid winter weather
ERCOT leaders said they've been keeping a close eye on the state's power grid during the extremely cold weather across Texas.
ERCOT issues Transmission Emergency in South, Southeast Texas
According to Operations Messages on the ERCOT website, around 5 a.m. ERCOT issued a Transmission Emergency in South and Southeast Texas.
Houston power outages remain minimal during winter storm. ERCOT says no rolling outages expected
CenterPoint Energy averted the worst impacts to its power lines and poles during Houston's historic winter storm.
See South Texas power outage map as arctic blast brings below-freezing temperatures
The majority of power outages on Wednesday were reported near the Molina neighborhood, which had 304 outages as of 8 a.m., according to the AEP Texas outage map. Those outages were expected to be restored by 1 p.
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ERCOT issues "Weather Watch" as cold weather moves into Texas
Areas around Houston could receive up to six inches of snow, which would rank among the heaviest snowfalls ever for the city.
ERCOT issues multiday weather watch for next week as Texans brace for arctic blast
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ERCOT issues weather watch in effect through to Thursday, Jan. 23
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is issuing a weather watch that will be in effect from today through Thursday, January 23.
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ERCOT issues Weather Watch ahead of Arctic front arriving Saturday
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ERCOT issues weather watch advisory as winter storm enters Texas
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