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Texas Tracking: Here’s How to Monitor ERCOT’s Grid Conditions in Real Time

After 2021, we’re all on edge in North Texas. This online tracker can help you know what’s going on with your power.

Texas power grid operator ERCOT issues advisory for 'extreme cold weather' this weekend

ERCOT, which operates the Texas power grid, has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" in Texas. TEXAS, USA — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" ahead of the expected winter storm in Texas this weekend.

Texas electric grid update as millions warned of power outages

Chances are increasing that a winter storm will bring snow, ice, and plunging temperatures to millions across Texas this week.

Monitoring power conditions in West Texas. What we know

As of 4:30 p.m. on, ERCOT's dashboard is reporting normal conditions. Currently, the grid is operating with 18,817 megawatts in reserves. Current energy makeup is: Wind — 24,919 MW (44.4%). Natural Gas — 18,405 MW (32.8%). Coal and Lignite — 6,197 MW (11.0%). Nuclear — 5,115 MW (9.1%). Solar — 1,749 MW (3.1%).
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An arctic storm is expected to blanket the state. Here’s what Texans can expect.