ERCOT predicts blackouts this winter

Blackouts forecasted for the Texas power grid according to mysanantonio.com. The predictions come from an ERCOT analysis report that shows an 80% chance that the grid would see blackouts if the state experienced a storm on par with 2021’s Winter Storm Uri. Winter Storm Uri, caused the power grid to collapse leaving millions without power. Chris Coleman …ERCOT's supervisor of operational forecasting, said on Tuesday that Texas is in a similar pattern that supports something like Uri would occur this winter. He said there's a greater possibility for cold extremes despite the winter having above-normal temperatures, Coleman is calling this a 'cold extreme watch.' No timeline on such a storm. (Photo: Texas Tribune)