Ice storm threatens Texas power grid
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On Monday, ERCOT told CBS News Texas that it's not anticipating any reliability issues on its statewide grid.
As dangerously cold temperatures loom in the forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth, power grid reliability is on the minds of many Texans. After the state experienced extensive power outages and freezing temperatures for more than 100 consecutive hours during a winter storm in February 2021,
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a Weather Watch beginning Saturday through Tuesday.
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ERCOT warns Texans of fake grid condition texts during winter storm
Texans should be on the lookout for false information about the power grid coming in the form of fake texts, ERCOT warned on Saturday.
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Dallas weather: Winter Storm Watch extended, Extreme Cold Watch issued ahead of dangerous ice and snow
A dangerous winter storm is set to bring a treacherous mix of ice and snow to North Texas, triggering a 100-hour deep freeze that will keep temperatures below freezing until Tuesday.
Electric utilities across the U.S. are bracing for heavy demand — with at least one warning of potential for extended power outages — during this weekend's major storm. Why it matters: Meteorologists are comparing the storm to Winter Storm Uri,
As dangerously cold temperatures loom in the forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth, power grid reliability is on the mind of many Texans.