Texas Grid Is Poised To Handle The Upcoming Winter Chill In 2026

The state of Texas and its power grid have had a troubled history. Many worry about how it will handle both very warm temperatures and the bitter cold. As the coldest months approach, many are now looking to the grid to hope it stands up.

Why Do Texans Worry About The Power Grid?

Texas has had issues in the past with the weather. The most recent one that people can remember is Winter Storm Uri, which occurred in 2021. This storm scared many Texans and put a spotlight on the grid as a whole.

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Because of this, constant surveillance of the system has happened, and every year residents in the state wonder how it is doing during extreme summer heat and the coldest parts of the year. While temps have been up and down recently, it's set to get cold in the Lone Star State.

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So, how will the state handle the coldest months?

Promising News For The Texas Power Grid In Winter

Thankfully, per KXAN, the Texas Power Grid looks primed to take us through the cold months with little trouble. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matt Boms told KXAN:

“I think overall we’re looking really good … the stability of our grid has increased exponentially over the last four years, almost five years since Winter Storm Uri now."

The main change you ask involves ERCOT itself as said by Boms:

“The biggest change that we’ve seen in ERCOT...solar, wind and batteries have made up more than 90% of new generation since Winter Storm Uri, and that’s kept the grid reliable and it’s driven prices down.”

So, it looks like Texas will make it through the cold ok!