The Texas grid operator found that under most weather conditions, there is a less than 2% chance of a grid emergency through February. However, Texas could be in trouble in the unlikely event that a ...

Another winter event similar to Storm Uri is unlikely. But as data centers leach the power supply, Texas will need a Plan B, ...

The transmission project is needed amid an expected boom in electricity demand from AI data centers and the oil and gas industry, ERCOT said.

The Texas power grid is expected to hold up through most weather conditions this winter, though the emerging data center boom adds a new layer of risk, grid officials said.

ANGLETON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's been 11 months since the winter storm paralyzed Texas, and power operator ERCOT, is warning about staffing shortages that could impact needed improvements to the grid.

Pablo Vegas, ERCOT’s president and CEO, said during a board of directors meeting Tuesday that the new solar power represented ...

Even with less available electric power capacity during cold weather in Texas, battery storage systems are reducing the risk ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- After asking Texans to voluntarily conserve power multiple times this week, energy experts said more calls for help could be coming with next week's warm weather. Energy ...

Last Monday, Texas’ main power grid operator asked Texans, mid-heat wave, to turn their thermostats to 78 degrees during the afternoon and evening for the week to reduce electricity demand on the grid ...

ERCOT leaders are reviewing how the rapid growth of data centers could affect grid reliability and power use across Texas.

AUSTIN, Texas — Officials with the agency that manages the Texas power grid say demand for energy is growing and power generators are working to keep up. Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) ...