Texas power grid stability in August is a growing concern. ERCOT's latest report highlights the risk of controlled outages during peak demand periods. Low wind production adds to the challenges. #TexasPowerGrid #EnergyAlerts #ConservationMatters

Last February’s winter storm left millions of Texans without power for days in subfreezing temperatures. Watch how one family whose home suffered extensive damage is preparing for the next round of cold weather.

HOUSTON – For more than 15 hours, lawmakers asked tough questions about what caused the state’s power system to fail. The outages left more than a dozen people dead and countless homeowners are trying to fix busted pipes. During the first day of hearings, Texas legislators heard from the chair of the Texas Railroad Commission, Christi Craddick who said ERCOT did not fully understand that cutting power to certain areas of natural gas production was compounding problems, and there needed to be better communication about priorities during outages. RELATED: Texas legislature holds hearings over statewide blackoutsCraddick’s testimony countered ERCOT CEO Bill Magness’ reports that freezing temperatures and precipitation are what unexpectedly knocked dozens of power plants offline, and natural gas was hit harder than most. With a tense day one in the books, day two of hearings will pick back up Friday at 9 a.m.SENATE HEARING:HOUSE HEARING: