Cold temperatures are coming to Houston. How will the ERCOT grid hold up?

Claire Hao | Source: Houston Chronicle | Posted 01/03/2025

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The Texas power grid should hold steady next week when cold temperatures are expected to sweep across much of the state, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the entity that operates the state’s grid.

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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) projects a stable power grid in Texas next week as cold temperatures are expected across the state. The six-day forecast shows ample power supply to meet the anticipated increase in demand due to heating needs during the cold weather. ERCOT stated that grid conditions are expected to be normal next week despite the winter weather moving into Texas.

ERCOT, as the grid operator for most of Texas, is responsible for balancing the supply and demand of electricity at all times. In the event of high demand threatening to exceed supply, ERCOT can implement grid emergencies to manage the situation, including ordering rotating outages as a last resort. While the organization is closely monitoring the weather conditions, the forecast suggests that next week's temperatures are not expected to prompt concerns based on current data, contrasting with the challenges faced during previous winter freezes.

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