The ERCOT Grid Passes A Stern Stress Test

The ERCOT Grid Passes A Stern Stress Test

Texas's much-derided power grid came through Winter Storm Fern with no major hiccups.

Texas’ Grid Holds Up During Winter Weather

In the eyes of many Texans, this weekend’s freezing weather was a test.  How the state’s independent electric grid fared would demonstrate whether Texas grid operators and energy leaders had learned how to fortify it from winter weather and avoid the nightmare of Winter Storm Uri, when millions were left without power and hundreds died.   […]

How did the ERCOT grid hold up in this weekend's major test?

The ERCOT grid successfully withstood the recent winter storm in Texas, due in part to improvements made since the devastating 2021 winter storm, such as weatherization of energy plants, inspections, and the implementation of a real-time co-optimization plus batteries system.

Winter storm leaves slick roads for much of Texas, but the grid held up

Meteorologists are eyeing another front approaching at the end of the week.

How Did Texas ERCOT Handle Winter Storm Fern?

As Winter Storm Fern swept across Texas in late January 2026, bringing freezing temperatures, ice, and sleet, the state’s electric grid faced its most significant test since the devastating Winter Storm Uri in 2021. Managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the grid not only avoided widespread blackouts but demonstrated marked improvements in resilience and reliability. This article explores ERCOT’s performance, drawing on re…