After a cooler start to the week, a gradual warming trend will take shape in the coming days as highs return to the 80s for much of the state. Rain chances remain limited, mainly confined to Far South Texas through midweek and Far West Texas by late week. ERCOT expects moderate demand with peaks in the mid-50,000- to lower-60,000-megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/4zGTB0T

Above-normal temperatures and added humidity can be expected for much of this week. Rain chances will gradually increase in the west and northwest regions before a cold front arrives in the Thursday-Friday time frame and cools temperatures down for the weekend. ERCOT expects high demand in the first part of the week followed by moderate demand later in the week, with peaks in the upper-50,000- to lower-80,000-megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/4yexrSo

A drier weather pattern returns for the first half of the week with cooler morning temperatures. Tropical moisture developing in the Gulf could lead to additional rain chances for the Southern and Coastal regions Thursday and Friday. ERCOT expects moderate demand with peaks in the mid- to upper-60,000-megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/4dluNCW

ERCOT released its Monthly Outlook for Resource Adequacy (MORA) report for December 2026. This report takes into account expected colder temperatures and increased morning heating demands characteristic of the start of the winter season. bit.ly/4j1B7TU

After a warmer-than-normal start, a pattern change is expected to take shape for much of the ERCOT Region during the second half of the week. Tropical moisture and a cold front will come together to produce widespread rain chances and cooler temperatures, with instances of flash flooding and severe weather possible Wednesday through Friday. Moderate demand is expected with peaks in the mid-60,000- to lower-80,000-megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/4yo0rs2

Above-normal system temperatures are expected this week as highs in the 90s continue for many locations. Isolated-to-scattered rain chances are forecast across Central, North, and West Texas early on, before shifting to primarily West Texas and the Panhandle by mid- to late-week. ERCOT is expecting moderately high demand with peaks in upper 70,000- to mid-80,000-megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/4rlhsQO

Near-record temperatures are forecast in the next few days with highs in the upper 90s and 100s. System temperatures will trend slightly lower by late week before a potential pattern change takes shape for parts of the state early next week. Rain chances remain minimal for now, with opportunities generally confined to the Coast and Panhandle regions. ERCOT is expecting moderate demand with peaks in the lower- to upper-80,000-Megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/46Dxood

The ERCOT Board of Directors is meeting this afternoon, September 14, beginning at 2:45 p.m. CDT and continuing on Tuesday, September 15, from 10 a.m. CDT. See the full regular meeting agenda and watch live: bit.ly/4xP8bmm

Launching September 23, ERCOT PowerCast will give the public an inside look at what it takes to run one of the most dynamic and complex power grids in the world. Each month, industry experts will discuss the policies and topics facing the Texas grid. Stay tuned for episode 1. Subscribe: bit.ly/3SY38Rr Learn more: bit.ly/4qYTFWB #ERCOTPowerCast #TexasGrid #EnergyIndustry #ERCOT

Above-normal temperatures will continue for many locations this week as daily highs climb into the upper 90s and triple digits. Isolated rain chances will peak around Thursday, with the most consistent activity likely centered around Southeast Texas. ERCOT is expecting moderate demand with peaks in the mid-80,000-megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/3UDXtRb

ERCOT released its Monthly Outlook for Resource Adequacy (MORA) report for November 2026. This report takes into account lower solar output in the evening and early morning hours when there is the potential for cooler fall temperatures and associated heating demands. bit.ly/4xF0cIM

Near-normal to above-normal temperatures will continue for much of the ERCOT Region this week, with the exceptions of East and Southeast Texas as a tropical system moves inland beginning Tuesday. Rain chances will pick up through midweek, mainly east of I-35, where pockets of 3 to 5 inches or more of rain will be possible. ERCOT is expecting high demand with peaks in the mid- to upper-80,000-megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/4deLbVF

Upper-level high pressure will continue to support widespread triple digits in the coming days, with the hottest temperatures likely occurring early in the week. A few rain chances will return to parts of the ERCOT Region for the second half of the week, leading to slightly lower temperatures on a system-wide scale. ERCOT is expecting high demand with peaks in the mid-80,000- to lower 90,000-megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/4cXB33o

ERCOT leadership today updated the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ongoing verification, audit, and community impact review process for large electric users. View the presentation: bit.ly/3RXQzW4

Today, ERCOT President and CEO Pablo Vegas testified before the Texas House Committee on State Affairs. He discussed how ERCOT is conducting a verification and audit process before advancing new large electric users through the interconnection process. This work reflects ERCOT's continued commitment to grid reliability as Texas experiences unprecedented economic and population growth. View the presentation: bit.ly/4wF9hzV

The hot and dry weather pattern will continue across the ERCOT Region this week, with widespread highs above 100 degrees. The hottest period is expected through the weekend. Rain chances will be minimal and mostly limited to portions of Far West Texas. ERCOT expects high demand with peaks in the upper 80,000- to lower 90,000-megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/4glx4i9

Systemwide temperatures are forecast to gradually build throughout the week with highs in the upper 90s and 100s. A relatively dry weather pattern will continue, aside from a rain chance along the coast early in the week followed by rain chances in West Texas and the Panhandle around mid- to late-week. ERCOT expects high demand with peaks in the upper 80,000-megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/3S0Z2rd

ERCOT released its Monthly Outlook for Resource Adequacy (MORA) report for October 2026. This report takes into account lower air-conditioning demand as temperatures decrease, lower solar output in the early evening hours, and higher thermal generation outages expected during the fall season. bit.ly/4z8ex1y

Hot summertime temperatures continue this week with highs stretching from the 90s to low 100s and relatively minimal rain chances. ERCOT is expecting high demand with peaks in the mid- to upper-80,000-megawatt range. Monitor current and extended grid conditions: bit.ly/4hMjqH7

ERCOT employees took part in the 2026 @ieee_pes General Meeting in Montréal, Canada. This annual event provides an international forum for industry experts to share and discuss various challenges and developments in the electrical power engineering field. ERCOT representatives spoke about advancements in power grid planning and operations, integration of new technologies like AI and energy storage, management of large electrical loads and data centers, and approaches to maintaining grid reliability and stability.