Texas Emergency: DOE Orders Data Centers To Use Backup Power Amid Winter Storm

Texas data centers and other large energy consumers were ordered to activate backup generators as Winter Storm Fern threatened power supply.

Winter storm, freezing rain leaves thousands without power in San Antonio

CPS Energy has said it's working to restore power.

Winter storm live updates: More than half of the U.S. braces for hazardous ice, heavy snow and brutal cold

Follow live updates as a winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, icy roads and cold temperatures from the southern states to the Northeast.
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ERCOT: This won’t be a repeat of 2021, but power outages are still possible

As Texans prepare for the upcoming winter weather event, many are concerned about widespread power outages and their ability to stay warm indoors. Officials say this won’t be like the storm five years ago,

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.

Arctic air is headed to Texas. Are the electric grid and local utilities ready to handle it?

ERCOT says the Texas grid will easily meet expected demand during this weekend’s powerful cold snap. CPS and Austin Energy say they’re ready, too.