“Based on expected weather conditions, ERCOT anticipates there will be sufficient generation to meet demand,” a spokesperson for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said. “ERCOT will continue to deploy all available resources to manage the grid reliably and coordinate closely with the Public Utility Commission, generation providers, and transmission utilities.”
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from Friday, Jan. 24 through Monday, Jan. 27 “due to forecasted below-freezing temperatures with the possibility of frozen precipitation, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves,” per a Jan. 21 news release. The operator said it expected normal grid conditions during the watch.
Austin Energy serves the city of Austin.
Oncor serves eastern Williamson County, northeastern Travis County, northwest Bastrop County, Dallas County and Tarrant County.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative serves the Hill Country west of Austin and parts of western Williamson, Travis and Hays counties.
CenterPoint Energy serves the Houston metro area.
El Paso Electric serves the city of El Paso.
Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) is the main energy provider for Lubbock residents.
Potter County’s main energy provider is Atmos Energy.