ONCOR UPDATE- February 17, 2021 - 7:26 AM:
There continues to be a lack of available generation, and as a result, controlled outages remain in place as directed by ERCOT. Due to lowered power demand overnight, Oncor and other utilities were able to restore some of the previously dropped power load and increased our capability to rotate some outages throughout the territory. Even with this increased capability, they still have many customers who continue to experience extended outages. Oncor continues to strive toward providing any temporary relief that they can for those who have been without power the longest as soon as enough generation is available. However, as they saw yesterday, low temperatures of the early morning and increased power demand may result in a direction from ERCOT to once again reduce additional load. They will continue to take their direction as we focus on ensuring the integrity of the electric grid.
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TC UPDATE REGARDING ONCOR - February 17, 2021 - 7:26 AM:
Please understand, the Town of Trophy Club, nor any other city in Texas has any control or oversight of Oncor or ERCOT. Oncor is regulated by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) regarding its capital infrastructure, rate increases, and what it can and cannot do in any Texas city. We feel as helpless and frustrated as our residents. Trophy Club is trying to communicate and express how dire our situation is to both entities, but this message is coming from all of the cities in Texas. In the meantime, the Town of Trophy Club will continue to do what we can to help everyone get through this week.
ONCOR UPDATE - February 16, 2021- 7:42AM -
Due to ongoing record-low temperatures and generation, ERCOT has continued to direct Oncor and utilities across the state to drop power load through maintained controlled outages. These controlled outages are occurring across the state and the entire Oncor service territory. Oncor was able to rotate some outages overnight, but poor grid conditions have continued to prevent us and other utilities from rotating, or rolling, the entirety of these outages, leading to extended periods without power for many of our customers.
At this time, ERCOT is unable to predict when grid conditions will stabilize, and urge all customers to be prepared for extended outages to continue. We also urge customers to prioritize the safety of themselves, their loved ones and their neighbors. Tips to stay warm during power outages include closing blinds and curtains and closing room doors to help contain heat, and stuffing towels in the cracks under doors can help keep the warmth in. Many local counties have also opened warming stations or shelters, which can be located online or by calling 211.
We recognize the hardships and extreme frustration customers without power face during these historical low temperatures and are ready to deliver power as soon as electric generators are able to provide it. As soon as enough generation is available, we will return to a regular cadence of rotating outages with the goal of providing any temporary relief that we can for those who have been without power the longest.
Additionally, our crews continue to restore equipment damaged by the significant winter storm so those homes and businesses can receive power as soon as possible. We have relocated crews, including mutual assistance contractors from out of state, from areas with limited damage to areas with more damage to make repairs as quickly and safely as possible. We are closely watching the coming winter storm that is forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday to ensure that we have the needed resources to address any damage from the storm.
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