ERCOT says grid is prepared for freezing temperatures, but questions about reliability persist

AUSTIN, Texas — Snow shovels may not be needed next week, but Spectrum News meteorologist Dan Robertson says northeast Texas down to San Marcos should prepare for colder weather.

“In this particular case, the freezing temperatures will mainly be overnight, early morning, and each afternoon most of the state will rise a little bit above freezing,” said Robertson.

Officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas expect the grid to be adequate in a winter storm. However, there is a 50 to 80% chance of rolling blackouts if a storm lasts several days…

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