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Newsweek reports:
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates 90 percent of the state’s electric load, has issued a warning for residents to conserve energy ahead of “tight conditions” as bitterly cold conditions hit the Lone Star State. The dangerous cold and wintry precipitation expected to hit Texas on Monday, January 15 and Tuesday, January 16 is likely to lead to very high demand for energy, ERCOT said.
After Texas’ power grid’s spectacular failure in February 2021, when an extreme winter storm caused more than 4.5 million homes to lose power, the causes of the crisis and the resilience of the state’s energy system have been at the center of several debates. At least 57 people died across 25 Texas counties during the 2021 storm, with $195 billion reported in property damage.
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TXANS Update—Jan. 14, 2024: ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal for Monday, Jan. 15, from 6 – 10 a.m. CT. Operating reserves are expected to be low tomorrow morning due to continued freezing temperatures, record-breaking demand, and unseasonably low wind. We request Texas… pic.twitter.com/EGBg8zliSs
— ERCOT (@ERCOT_ISO) January 14, 2024
Texas’ power grid and natural gas supply are better prepared for the winter than ever before.
As winter weather continues, some Texans may experience localized power outages.
Monitor local outage maps and contact your local power provider here: https://t.co/zzqaxZMSQZ pic.twitter.com/SZQESuXaNZ
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 14, 2024