The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) says it's keeping a close eye on the weather but there's plenty of electricity go around right now, as cold temperatures grip the state.
The agency that operates the grid for the majority of Texas says it's seeing strong demand for electricity services as Texas power up heaters and spend more time indoors during the colder weather.
But normal electricity availability is expected this week, ERCOT says.
The ERCOT "Weather Watch" released Sunday night is a standard statement issued when the agency finds sharply increasing calls for electricity during weather events, assuring Texans that it plans to use all the tools available to keep the lights on.
ERCOT is not asking anyone to conserve electricity or alter power use in any way.
The watch is in effect from Monday, Jan. 6th through Friday, Jan. 10th, the days when the hardest-hitting nighttime cold temperatures will be felt in the Lone Star State.
In a statement and on its website, ERCOT says, "Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch.
"ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid as part of our reliability-first approach to operations.
"An ERCOT Weather Watch is an advance notification of forecasted significant weather with high demand.
"Grid conditions are expected to be normal, but due to forecasted conditions, operating reserves may be lower.
"If you have medical needs, we suggest you contact your local electric utility and notify them.
"Controlled outages are not expected at this time, but it’s always best to have a plan in place."
