On Thursday, electricity usage peaked shortly after 9:00 a.m. at more than 61,000 MW. ERCOT is forecasting electricity usage to once again exceed 60,000...
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Allowances are being made to ensure nothing cuts into power generation during the freezing temperatures and wintery precipitation.
Energy experts say the Texas electric grid is still vulnerable, especially when it comes to the supply of natural gas that fuels around 40%...
ERCOT says demand could hit a peak of just under 72,000 megawatts this week, which would set a winter record.
ERCOT has issued a watch effective now through Sunday, February 6 as winter weather moves into the state.
“The Texas electric grid is more prepared for winter operations than ever before,” said Interim ERCOT CEO Brad Jones.