"Texas Braces for Peak Demand as Arctic Blast Threatens Power Grid"

Texas is bracing for an incoming arctic blast that will bring freezing temperatures to much of the state, raising concerns about the readiness of the power grid after the 2021 winter storm. While the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) expects grid conditions to be normal, long-term challenges in meeting energy demand persist. The cold front is not anticipated to be as severe as the 2021 storm, and there is confidence in the electricity supply, but policymakers and energy analysts emphasize the need for improvements in energy efficiency and infrastructure to address the state's growing energy demand.