Oncor Crews Address North Texas Power Outages Amidst Cold Weather

Grid Conditions and Demand

• ❄️ Temperatures remain low, increasing demand on the power grid, but conditions are not yet a cause for concern.
• ⚡ Oncor crews are actively working to repair damaged power lines and restore service during the winter weather.

Outage Numbers and Tree Impact

• 📊 Currently, 11,840 customers are affected by active outages across the state, a decrease since the morning.
• 🌳 Ice accumulation can make tree branches up to 30 times heavier, leading to downed trees and snapped power lines, necessitating vegetation cutbacks.

Operating Reserves and Supply

• 📈 Operating reserves, the amount of power available, are at 13,122 megawatts, well above the 3,000-4,000 megawatt range that signals potential grid issues.
• ⚠️ Despite high demand indicated by statewide red maps, the grid is currently holding steady with sufficient supply.
• 🥶 Bitterly cold temperatures are expected to persist, with no significant warming anticipated until tomorrow, maintaining high demand on the grid.