America’s power grid is entering 2026 with mounting stress, and experts warn that a handful of states face the sharpest blackout risk if extreme weather hits. With demand climbing faster than new capacity and winter storms already exposing weak links,

HOUSTON, Texas – As freezing temperatures persist across the state, the reliability of Texas’ power grid remains a top concern. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages the state’s main power grid, is closely monitoring electricity supply and demand in real time through its online dashboard.

This useful dashboard tracks the conditions of the Texas power grid.