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The Texas power grid is under close watch on Wednesday as ERCOT forecasts a sharp spike in electricity demand — a surge strong enough to potentially break springtime records. According to the grid operator, it’s unusual to see such high power usage this early in the year. But Wednesday’s sudden heat wave sweeping across much of the state is...

North Texas is in for a day of record-setting heat. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us how the power grid is expected to handle it.

Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issues warning ahead of the coming drop in temperatures. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the agency managing the state’s power grid, issued a Weather Watch on Friday due to the extreme cold.

Winter weather in Texas often leads to questions about the state’s power grid – after a massive winter storm knocked out power to much of the state in 2021. Senior investigative reporter Scott Friedman has been tracking the grid situation ever since then and has the details.

With many having continued anxiety over the resilience of the state’s power grid, it was holding strong Thursday but analysts warn a storm like 2021 would still pose risks.

As temps dip into the 20s, North Texans are stocking up on supplies to prevent burst pipes and outages, while others gear up for snowy fun ahead of Thursday’s forecast. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.

ERCOT expects normal grid operations this week but warns of lower reserves during peak morning hours. Experts say Texas is better prepared than in 2021, thanks to solar power and improved weatherization. NBC 5’s David Goins has more.

North Texans prepare for freezing temps and possible snow, stocking up on essentials like faucet covers and propane as outages and icy roads hit some areas.

As North Texans prepare for cold temperatures this week, ERCOT is issuing a weather watch. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.

ERCOT issued a Weather Watch Jan. 6-10, alerting Texans that they anticipate higher electrical demand as colder than normal temperatures move into the state.

ERCOT warns of a threat of blackouts as temperatures dip, how the Texas power grid is looking this winter, and the battle for Texas House speaker heats up, plus a conversation with Republican State Senator Brandon Creighton about the effort to overhaul K-12 education in Texas. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with The Dallas Morning News host Lone...

We are headed into a winter and with a higher risk to the state’s energy grid, compared to last winter. That’s according to ERCOT, whose board met for the first time since the official start of winter. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports what’s driving the reliability risk this season.

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.

Virtual currency mining facilities within the ERCOT power grid region have to register with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). KXAN’s Sarah Al-Shaikh explains the facilities must provide information to the PUCT annually about the facility’s location, ownership, and demand for electricity.

Texas will need more energy in the next few years to keep up with a booming population. The CEO of the state’s largest power grid spoke to NBC 5 about the challenges ahead — and what Texas will need to do to get there.

Monday, Governor Greg Abbott, R – Texas, and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, R – Texas, called for an “immediate review of all policies concerning the grid.”

The state’s top two leaders are calling for an “immediate review of all policies concerning the grid.” This comes as this year’s hot summer is expected to stress the power supply across Texas. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has the details.

The state’s main electric grid operator has sharply increased its prediction for how much power demand will increase in coming years.

What is a Texas Power Outage Alert? It’s designed to notify people of a problem with the state’s power grid or power supply.