Texas grid operator seeks bids for more power capacity for winter

AUSTIN, Texas: To deal with any unexpected spikes in demand during the upcoming winter season, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has sought bids from power producers this week to increase its operating reserves by some 3,000 megawatts (MW).

In 2021, a deadly storm in February left millions without power for days after ERCOT failed to prevent a grid collapse following the closure of an unusually l