ERCOT issues Weather Watch as freezing temperatures drive surging power demand in Texas

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch over the next five days, as cold temperatures arrive across the state.

A Weather Watch is a notification in advance of a forecast of significant weather. Officials believe that there might be a higher electrical demand this week, but the grid is still expected to be normal. ERCOT added that there is no current expectation of an energy emergency, but it will continue to monitor the situation.

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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.